Synonyms: scrap, combat, fight, fighting
Definition: the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
Usage: a fight broke out at the hockey game; there was fighting in the streets; the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap
Similar words: battle, struggle, conflict
Definition: an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
Usage: the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph--Thomas Paine; police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs
Synonyms: active, combat-ready, fighting
Definition: engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
Usage: on active duty; the platoon is combat-ready; review the fighting forces
Similar words: operational
Definition: (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations