We won the battle.
Source: tatoeba (1877)
Battle
/ˈbætl̩/
Synonyms for "battle" (295 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (59)
actionactiumadrianopleaegates islesaegospotamiaerial combataffrayagincourtagonizeall-out waraltercationantagonizeantietamanzioappeal to armsarbela-gaugamelaardennesargumentarmarmed combat
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armed conflictarmorarmor-platearmored combatassailassaultattackausterlitzayacuchobalaclavabankbannockburnbarricadebataan-corregidorbattle royalbeat againstbeat up againstbelligerencebelligerencybickerbismarck seablenheimblockadebloodshedbombardbosworth fieldbouvinesboxboynebrawlbreastbreast the wave
Strong matches (89)
broilbrunanburhbrushbuckbuffetbuffet the wavesbullfightbulwarkbunker hillcampaigncannaecaporettocarry on hostilitiescastellatechampionchancellorsvilleclashclash of armscloseclose with
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cockfightcollidecombatcome to blowscompete withcompetitionconflictcontendcontend againstcontend withcontestcope withcrecycrenellatecrusadecut and thrustdefenddig indisorderdisputedogfightdueldunkirkel alameinembattleembroilmentencounterengage in hostilitiesengagemententrenchexchange blowsexchange of blowsfencefeud
Noun(27 words)
bullfightingcampaignchaeroneachattanoogaclashclashescockfightscombatcombat zonecombatscompetecompetition for resourcesconflict withconflicting goalsconflictsconfrontationalconfrontationscontendcontentiouscontest
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (147)
Noun(27 words)
fightfight a duelfight againstfightingfire fightfloddenfontenoyfortifyfracasfrayfredericksburggarrisongazagettysburggive and takegive satisfactiongranicus rivergrapplegrapple withground combat
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grunt and sweatguadalcanalhampton roadshand-to-hand combathand-to-hand fighthasslehastingshohenlindenhostilitieshot warhouse-to-house combathuff and puffinchonjoin battlejoin battle withjostlejoustla guerrelabor againstlong islandmake warmanman the garrisonmarathonmeleemidwaymight of armsmilitary operationsmilitate againstminemix it upnaval combatoffer resistanceonsetonslaughtopen hostilitiesopen waroppugnpalisadepassage of armspitched battlepoitiersquarrelrasslereluctreluctateresistresort to armsriotrivalrumblerun a tiltrunning fightscramblescrapscrimmagescufflesedanshed bloodshooting warshoving matchsingaporeskirmishsolferinosortiesparspill bloodstand-up fightstate of warstemstem the tidestreet fightstrivestrive againststrugglestruggle againststruggle withtake ontangletauromachythe swordthrust and parrytilttotal wartourneytugtug-of-wartusslevie withwage warwallwarwarfarewarmakingwarringwartimewaterloowrestle
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: conflict, engagement, fight, struggle, action.
- Sentence evidence is available for battle, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "battle".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "battle"
Keep "battle" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "battle" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "battle", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "battle" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
19 entriesShowing 16 of 19 words.
More specific
24 entriesair battlebattle anxietybattle-hardenedbattle-scarredcancer battlecombat zoneconfrontationalcontentiouscontestduelfrontlinehand to hand combatheatedideological battleland battlenaval battle
Showing 16 of 24 words.
Collocations
12 entriesbattle crybattle fatiguebattle linesbattle planbattle scenebattle zonebattle-hardenedbattle-testedbattlefieldbattlefrontepic battlefierce battle
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
8 entriesTranslations
41 translations across 27 languages.
Armenian
1 entries- պայքար noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Bulgarian
1 entries- борба́ noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Catalan
2 entries- batalla noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
- batallar verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
Czech
2 entries- boj noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
- zápas noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Danish
1 entries- kamp noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Dutch
4 entries- gevecht noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
- strijd noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
- bestrijden verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
- bevechten verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
Esperanto
2 entries- lukto noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
- batali verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
Finnish
2 entries- taistelu noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
- taistella verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
French
1 entries- lutte noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Georgian
1 entries- ებრძოლება verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
German
3 entries- Kampf noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
- bekriegen verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
- bekämpfen verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
Gothic
1 entries- 𐍅𐌴𐌹𐌷𐌰𐌽 verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
Greek
3 entries- αγώνας noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
- μάχη noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
- μάχομαι verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
Hebrew
1 entries- מַאֲבָק noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Icelandic
1 entries- barátta noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Irish
1 entries- coimhlint noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Italian
1 entries- lotta noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Japanese
1 entries- 戦い noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Māori
1 entries- kakari verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
North Frisian
1 entries- kåmp noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Polish
2 entries- bitwa noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
- walka noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Portuguese
1 entries- luta noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Russian
1 entries- борьба́ noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Sanskrit
1 entries- युध्यते verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
Serbo-Croatian
2 entries- bòrba noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
- бо̀рба noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Spanish
1 entries- batallar verb ((transitive) to assail in battle; to fight)
Walloon
2 entries- lûte noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
- toursiyaedje noun (struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life)
Sample sentences
30 total sentences available.
We can say that Japan was fighting a constant battle against hunger during the war.
Source: tatoeba (20081)
A sailor frequently has no time to get his sea legs after leaving port before a battle starts.
Source: tatoeba (22165)
We fought a hard battle.
Source: tatoeba (23024)
Showing 4 of 30 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "battle"?
Closest matches include conflict, engagement, fight, struggle, action.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "battle"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.