soldiered
Pushed through hardship
Soldiered is the past tense of soldier, which as a verb means to serve as a soldier or to persist through difficulty.
The phrase soldier on captures the second sense—to keep going despite hardship or discouragement: She soldiered on through the pain.
He soldiered for three years before returning home.
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- indomitableCannot be overcome
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
dogged · determined · resolute · unwavering · stalwart · undaunted · unfaltering · relentless
Aid or maintenance
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- obligationRequired task or commitment
patriotism · country · allegiance · oath · dedication · devotion · commitment · fidelity
Ground combat troops
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- platoonSmall infantry formation
- regimentColonel-led military unit
- barracksSoldiers' residential building
drill · uniform · enlistment · veteran · trooper · legionnaire · battalion · garrison
steadfast
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- indomitableCannot be overcome
persistent · dogged · determined · resolute · unwavering · stalwart · undaunted · unfaltering · relentless · grit
service
Aid or maintenance
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
obligation · patriotism · country · allegiance · oath · dedication · devotion · commitment · fidelity · valor
infantry
Ground combat troops
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- platoonSmall infantry formation
- regimentColonel-led military unit
barracks · drill · uniform · enlistment · veteran · trooper · legionnaire · battalion · garrison · campaign
march
Rhythmic group walk
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- trenchesElongated ground excavations
battlefield · combat · warfare · bivouac · siege · grueling · exhaustion · privation · survival · slog
soldieredsurrendered
Ceased resistance formally
quit · gave up · capitulated · yielded · abandoned
- child soldierArmed minor in conflict
- toy soldiersMiniature military figurines
- dead soldierConsumed liquor container
- fallen soldiersTroops killed in warfare
- foot soldiersGround-based military fighters
- soldier onContinue despite difficulty
soldier, soldiers, soldiering, soldiery, soldiership, soldier on