Synonyms of fighting

1. fight, fighting, combat, scrap, conflict, struggle, battle: usage: the act of fighting; any contest or struggle; "a fight broke out at the hockey game"; "there was fighting in the streets"; "the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap"

1. contend, fight, struggle: usage: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"
2. fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defend, contend, fight, struggle: usage: fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"
3. fight, struggle, try, seek, attempt, essay, assay: usage: make a strenuous or labored effort; "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "He fought for breath"
4. crusade, fight, press, campaign, push, agitate, advertise, advertize, promote, push: usage: 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; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"

1. active, combat-ready, fighting(prenominal), operational (vs. nonoperational): usage: engaged in or ready for military or naval operations; "on active duty"; "the platoon is combat-ready"; "review the fighting forces"