did battle
Entered armed conflict
Did battle means fought or engaged in combat.
The phrase is somewhat formal or literary, often appearing in historical or elevated contexts: The armies did battle on the plains of Marathon.
It extends to any vigorous conflict or competition: She did battle with the insurance company for months.
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- crossed swordsEmblem of combat
- chargeCost or accusation
- bloodBody's oxygen carrier
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
confrontation · face off · grapple · skirmish · duel · drawn swords · mortal combat · fray · wound · raid · melee · fought tooth and nail · showdown · match · war · debate · argument · tournament
did battlesurrendered
Ceased resistance formally
capitulated · fled · retreated · yielded · gave up
did battlemade peace
Resolved a dispute
reconciled · allied · cooperated · collaborated · negotiated
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