verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of combatting: present participle and gerund of combat alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

battlefightactionaerial combataffrayall-out war

Example

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"We should play a more active role in combating global warming."

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