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1. fight
verb. ['ˈfaɪt'] be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight.
Synonyms
- chickenfight
- tussle
- box
- wage
- war
- get back
- attack
- battle
- spar
- scuffle
- defend
- combat
- oppose
- fight down
- wrestle
- compete
- duel
- fence
- tug
- settle
- engage
- contend
- fistfight
- fight back
- bear down
- tourney
- bandy
- chicken-fight
- joust
- assail
- skirmish
- join battle
- vie
- feud
Antonyms
- defend
- compatibility
- order
- inactivity
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Rhymes with Fight
- overexcite
- disinvite
- semi-height
- satterwhite
- reinvite
- reignite
- nonwhite
- forthright
- de-excite
- contrite
- riunite
- reunite
- overwrite
- overnite
- overnight
- mcwright
- mcwhite
- mcright
- mcknight
- mccright
- macknight
- enwright
- despite
- clevite
- uptight
- upright
- tonite
- tonight
- strite
- streit
How do you pronounce fight?
Pronounce fight as faɪt.
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Sentences with fight
1. Noun, singular or mass
This is another example of the fight or flight response.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
You disagree, you fight and maybe you don’t talk for a little while.
3. Verb, base form
Practice on a heavy bag before you begin to fight opponents.
Quotes about fight
1. Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
- Mark Twain
2. If it is nothingness that awaits us, let us make an injustice of it; let us fight against destiny, even though without hope of victory.
- Miguel de Unamuno
3. Iranian filmmakers are not passive. They fight whenever they can, as creative expression means a lot to them. The restrictions and censorship in Iran are a bit like the British weather: one day it's sunny, the next day it's raining. You just have to hope you walk out into the sunshine.
- Asghar Farhadi
2. bun-fight
noun. (Briticism) a grand formal party on an important occasion.
Synonyms
- party
3. fight
verb. ['ˈfaɪt'] fight against or resist strongly.
Synonyms
- rebuff
- recalcitrate
- hold out
- stand firm
- repulse
- defend
- oppose
- fight down
- stand
- resist
- fend
- repel
- contend
- withstand
- fight back
- drive back
- fight off
Antonyms
- small
- little
- unfold
- unbox
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. fight
noun. ['ˈfaɪt'] the act of fighting; any contest or struggle.
Synonyms
- tussle
- snickersnee
- encounter
- dogfight
- rough-and-tumble
- clash
- scrap
- impact
- whipping
- fighting
- gunplay
- in-fighting
- hassle
- fray
- affray
- battle
- blow
- shock
- slugfest
- scuffle
- battering
- affaire d'honneur
- close-quarter fighting
- rumble
- combat
- set-to
- brush
- shootout
- single combat
- duel
- knife fight
- beating
- brawl
- conflict
- fistfight
- disturbance
- cut-and-thrust
- free-for-all
- gang fight
- skirmish
- fencing
- fisticuffs
- gunfight
- banging
- ruffle
Antonyms
- understate
- inhale
- stay in place
- come
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. fight
noun. ['ˈfaɪt'] a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war.
Synonyms
- combat
- dogfight
- pitched battle
- engagement
- war
- action
- assault
- Armageddon
- conflict
- armed combat
- military action
- battle
- naval battle
Antonyms
- stifle
- victory
- spiritless
- nonoperational
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. fight
verb. ['ˈfaɪt'] make a strenuous or labored effort.
Synonyms
- labor
- flounder
- push
- try
- labour
- drive
- seek
- assay
- essay
- tug
- attempt
Antonyms
- peace
- praise
- refrain
- end
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. fight
verb. ['ˈfaɪt'] exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for.
Synonyms
- advertise
- agitate
- crusade
- advertize
- promote
- campaign
- press
Antonyms
- evolution
- attack
- let
- prosecute
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. fight
noun. ['ˈfaɪt'] an aggressive willingness to compete.
Synonyms
- aggressiveness
Antonyms
- spread
- ride
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. fight
noun. ['ˈfaɪt'] a boxing or wrestling match.
Synonyms
- pugilism
- boxing
Antonyms
- agreement
- orderly
- miss
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. fight
noun. ['ˈfaɪt'] an intense verbal dispute.
Synonyms
- argument
- arguing
- contention
- contestation
- tilt
- disceptation
- disputation
Antonyms
- stand still
- dirty
- uncover
- keep
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))