combatted
Struggled to defeat
Combatted is the past tense and past participle of combat, meaning to fight against or oppose.
Both combatted and combated are acceptable spellings, though combated (single t) is more common in American English: The organization combatted misinformation through public education campaigns.
Refused to yield
- opposedAgainst something stated
- challengedDisputed or questioned
- counteredResponded to challenge
- defiedOpenly resisted authority
contested · disputed · objected · rebutted · refuted · contradicted · dissented · criticized
Engaged in conflict
- brawlDisorderly group fight
- scuffleBrief disorderly struggle
- tussleBrief physical struggle
- meleeDisordered group skirmish
clash · wrestling · boxing · sparring · grappling · fisticuffs · bout · duel
Armed struggle between groups
- battlefieldCombat engagement area
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- soldierArmed forces member
- armyOrganized land-based military
tactics · strategy · campaign · siege · artillery · infantry · cavalry · frontline
Suffering from difficult circumstances
- adversitySevere difficulty or suffering
- challengeTest of ability
- ordealDifficult, painful experience
- trialJudicial examination of claims
tribulation · difficulty · obstacle · burden · crisis · poverty · injustice · inequality
Protected from harm
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- diseaseDisorder impairing normal function
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
virus · bacteria · vaccine · antigen · treatment · medication · therapy · prevention
resisted
Refused to yield
- opposedAgainst something stated
- challengedDisputed or questioned
- counteredResponded to challenge
defied · contested · disputed · objected · rebutted · refuted · contradicted · dissented · criticized · debated
fought
Engaged in conflict
melee · clash · wrestling · boxing · sparring · grappling · fisticuffs · bout · duel · altercation
war
Armed struggle between groups
- battlefieldCombat engagement area
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- soldierArmed forces member
army · tactics · strategy · campaign · siege · artillery · infantry · cavalry · frontline · trenches
hardship
Suffering from difficult circumstances
trial · tribulation · difficulty · obstacle · burden · crisis · poverty · injustice · inequality · discrimination
immunity
Protected from harm
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- diseaseDisorder impairing normal function
pathogen · virus · bacteria · vaccine · antigen · treatment · medication · therapy · prevention · outbreak
combattedsupported
Gave aid or backing
promoted · encouraged · advocated · championed · fostered