single combat
Mano a mano
Single combat is a fight between two individuals, especially a formal duel or a one-on-one battle between warriors representing opposing armies.
The term evokes historical or literary contexts where champions met to settle disputes: The two knights met in single combat to decide the fate of the kingdom.
It contrasts with group combat or general warfare.
Enemy in conflict
- opponentOne who contends against
- foeHostile opponent
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
challenge · showdown · face-off · standoff · engagement · contest · clash · struggle
adversary
Enemy in conflict
- opponentOne who contends against
- foeHostile opponent
- antagonistOne who opposes another
rivalry · challenge · showdown · face-off · standoff · engagement · contest · clash · struggle · battle
challenger
One competing against incumbent
seconds · fencing · kendo · jousting · gladiator · samurai · knight · boxing · pugilism · sumo
chivalry
Knightly code of honor
gallantry · heroism · dignity · reputation · glory · nobility · virtue · integrity · pride · respect
- duelsduel, sword duel, pistol duel, one-on-one, mano a mano
- combatbattle, fight, grappling, defend, striking
- Duelingduel, duels, duelist, pistols at dawn, seconds
- Warfare Customswar cry, battle cry, war drums, war drum, war chant
- ancient warfarephalanx, warriors, army, legion, battle
- joustingjoust, jousting, lance, tilt, tilting
single combatmelee
Disordered group skirmish
battle royale · free-for-all · gang fight · brawl · skirmish
single combatwar
Armed struggle between groups
warfare · campaign · military campaign · theater of war · pitched battle
single combatsiege warfare
Surrounding fortifications to force capitulation
artillery bombardment · aerial warfare · naval warfare · trench warfare · guerrilla warfare
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