English dictionary

battle

/'b/&/t/-/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

noun.act

Examples
Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga.

Synonyms conflict engagement fight

Source: WordNet 3.0
an energetic attempt to achieve something

noun.act

Examples
He fought a battle for recognition.

Synonyms struggle

Source: WordNet 3.0
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

noun.act

Examples
Police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs.

Synonyms conflict struggle

Source: WordNet 3.0
A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; an engagement; a combat.

noun

Source: webster1913

battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

verb.competition

Examples
They battled over the budget.

Synonyms combat

Source: WordNet 3.0
To join in battle; to contend in fight; as, to battle over theories.

verb

Source: webster1913
To assail in battle; to fight.

verb

Source: webster1913