Battle (Verb)
Meaning
Battle or contend against in or as if in a battle; "The Kurds are combating Iraqi troops in Northern Iraq"; "We must combat the prejudices against other races"; "they battled over the budget".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The team battled hard to win the championship but ultimately lost in the final seconds.
- She battled her illness for years before finally finding a cure.
- The city's residents battled against the plans for the new development.
- The company battled competing brands for market share.
- Environmentalists have battled against pollution in the area for decades.