combatting
Struggling against something
An alternative spelling of combating, the present participle of combat.
Both spellings are correct, though combating (single t) is more common in American English while combatting appears more frequently in British English: The city is combatting rising crime rates.
Open resistance to authority
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- activismDirect effort for reform
- boycottOrganized economic protest
dissent · noncompliance · disobedience · perseverance · endurance · tenacity · fortitude · willpower
Armed conflict between groups
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
- flankingAt the sides of
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
siege · reconnaissance · guerrilla · counterattack · encirclement · engagement · skirmish · offensive
Protective combat covering
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- protectionGuarding against harm
- guardWatchful defensive attention
countermeasure · safeguard · barricade · parry · block · bunker · rampart · bulwark
Combat sport using fists
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
- karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
kickboxing · sparring · grappling · capoeira · aikido · kendo · jiujitsu · self-defense
Pathogen invasion causing illness
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- pandemicGlobal disease outbreak
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
illness · contagion · malaria · tuberculosis · HIV · cancer · diabetes · obesity
Aggressive repeated intimidation
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- violenceHarmful physical force
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
hostility · oppression · threats · assault · coercion · tyranny · brutality · provocation
defiance
Open resistance to authority
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- activismDirect effort for reform
boycott · dissent · noncompliance · disobedience · perseverance · endurance · tenacity · fortitude · willpower · steadfastness
warfare
Armed conflict between groups
ambush · siege · reconnaissance · guerrilla · counterattack · encirclement · engagement · skirmish · offensive · campaign
armor
Protective combat covering
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- protectionGuarding against harm
guard · countermeasure · safeguard · barricade · parry · block · bunker · rampart · bulwark · garrison
boxing
Combat sport using fists
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
- karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
taekwondo · kickboxing · sparring · grappling · capoeira · aikido · kendo · jiujitsu · self-defense · blocking
infection
Pathogen invasion causing illness
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- pandemicGlobal disease outbreak
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
virus · illness · contagion · malaria · tuberculosis · HIV · cancer · diabetes · obesity · malnutrition
bullying
Aggressive repeated intimidation
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- violenceHarmful physical force
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
intimidation · hostility · oppression · threats · assault · coercion · tyranny · brutality · provocation · antagonism
combattingsurrendering
Ceasing to resist
capitulating · yielding · submitting · giving in · conceding
combattingsupporting
Bearing or sustaining
aiding · assisting · promoting · encouraging · fostering
combattingignoring
Deliberately not noticing
tolerating · accepting · allowing · permitting · neglecting
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