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Definitions for combat
kəmˈbæt, ˈkɒm bæt; ˈkɒm bætcom·bat

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. combat, armed combatnoun

    an engagement fought between two military forces

  2. fight, fighting, combat, scrapverb

    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

    "a fight broke out at the hockey game"; "there was fighting in the streets"; "the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap"

  3. battle, combatverb

    battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

    "The Kurds are combating Iraqi troops in Northern Iraq"; "We must combat the prejudices against other races"; "they battled over the budget"

Wiktionary

  1. combatnoun

    A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory.

  2. combatverb

    To fight; to struggle for victory

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Combatnoun

    Contest; battle; duel; strife; opposition generally between two; but sometimes it is used for battle.

    Etymology: from the verb.

    Those regions were full both of cruel monsters and monstrous men; all which, by private combats, they delivered the countries of. Philip Sidney, b. ii.

    But, oh, the noble combat that, ’twixt joy and sorrow, was fought in Paulina! She had one eye declined for the loss of her husband, another elevated that the oracle was fulfilled. William Shakespeare, Winter’s Tale.

    The combat now by courage must be try’d. Dryden.

  2. To Combatverb

    To oppose; to fight.

    Love yields at last, thus combated by pride,
    And she submits to be the Roman’s bride. George Granville.

  3. To COMBATverb

    To fight; generally in a duel, or hand to hand.

    Etymology: combattre, Fr.

    Pardon me, I will not combat in my shirt. William Shakespeare.

Wikipedia

  1. Combat

    Combat (French for fight) is a purposeful violent conflict meant to physically harm or kill the opposition. Combat may be armed (using weapons) or unarmed (not using weapons). Combat is sometimes resorted to as a method of self-defense, or can be used as a tool to impose one's will on others. An instance of combat can be a stand-alone confrontation or a small part of a much larger violent conflict. Instances of combat may also be benign and recreational, as in the cases of combat sports and mock combat. Combat may comply with, or be in violation of local or international laws regarding conflict. Examples of rules include the Geneva Conventions (covering the treatment of people in war), medieval chivalry, the Marquess of Queensberry rules (covering boxing) and several forms of combat sports.

ChatGPT

  1. combat

    Combat refers to a fight or a battle between armed forces or individuals, often as part of a war or conflict. It can occur on land, at sea, or in the air, and may vary in duration and intensity. Combat generally involves the use of physical force or weaponry with the aim of defeating, subduing, or killing the opponent. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a struggle or competition between opposing forces or ideals.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Combatverb

    to struggle or contend, as with an opposing force; to fight

  2. Combatverb

    to fight with; to oppose by force, argument, etc.; to contend against; to resist

  3. Combatnoun

    a fight; a contest of violence; a struggle for supremacy

  4. Combatnoun

    an engagement of no great magnitude; or one in which the parties engaged are not armies

  5. Etymology: [F. combattre; pref. com- + battre to beat, fr. L. battuere to strike. See Batter.]

Wikidata

  1. Combat

    Combat or fighting is a purposeful violent conflict meant to weaken, or establish dominance over the opposition, or to kill the opposition, or drive the opposition away from a location where it is not wanted or needed. The term combat typically refers to armed conflict between military forces in warfare, whereas the more general term "fighting" can refer to any violent conflict between individuals or nations. Combat violence can be unilateral, whereas fighting implies at least a defensive reaction. However, the terms are often used synonymously along with the term "Battle Ready". A large-scale fight is known as a battle. Combat may take place under a specific set of rules or be unregulated. Examples of rules include the Geneva Conventions, medieval Chivalry, the Marquess of Queensberry rules and several forms of combat sports. Combat in war fare involves two or more opposing military organizations, usually fighting for nations at war. Warfare falls under the laws of war, which govern its purposes and conduct, and protect the rights of soldiers and non-combatants.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Combat

    kom′bat, or kum′bat, v.i. to contend or struggle.—v.t. to beat against: to contest: to oppose: to debate.—n. a struggle: a fight.—adjs. Com′batable, capable of being combated; Com′batant, disposed to combat.—n. one who combats; Com′bative, inclined to quarrel.—n. Com′bativeness.—Combatant officer, one who takes part in the action, as opposed to the medical officers, &c., who are Non-combatant. [Fr. combattre, to fight—com, with, and battre, to beat. See Beat.]

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. combat

    An engagement of no great magnitude, or one in which the parties engaged are not armies.

Editors Contribution

  1. combatverb

    Computed output on microfilms together with the art of control to achieve perfection in a personal field that you professionally practice. 1.) fighting between armed forces. Nonviolent conflict or opposition. Take action to reduce, destroy, or prevent something undesirable. Engage in a fight with; oppose in battle. 2.) Inevitable retaliation.

    I train myself for the combat that I need, and which no one that exists could teach me.

    Etymology: War


    Submitted by Tehorah_Nephesh_Lespri_Bondye on April 1, 2024  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of combat in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of combat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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  1. Rodrigue Katembo:

    We need to have the same kind of strategies in place to combat illegal mining exploration in Virunga National Park and have the laws be respected like we did in Virunga, we need to have a support at national and international level.Hide Caption 11 of Rodrigue Katembo Photos : Protecting Africas oldest parkHe hopes to be able to develop ecological activities around the park's boundaries that will provide income for Virunga National Park local community. But due to lack of finance, there is only one truck to patrol over 4,000 square miles. Pictured, Rodrigue Katembo Katembo.Hide Caption 12 of 12 / * global CNN * /' use strict' ; jQuery( document). ready( function() { var galleryAdSlide = new CNN.AdSlide(' el __ gallery', false, CNN.contentModel.singletonFile) ; }) ; Rodrigue Katembo has loved wildlife since Rodrigue Katembo was young. But like many in the African nation, he has been touched by war. When he was 14 years old in 1989, Rodrigue Katembo was taken as a child soldier, during the Democratic Republic of Congo's long running armed conflict.He would remain a soldier for eight years in different rebel groups. After peace was briefly restored, he began work at Virunga, in 2003, protecting the land and healing the community.

  2. Jacob Blake:

    Today's decision is further evidence that our work is not done -- we must work each day in earnest toward a more just, more fair, and more equitable state and country, and to combat the racism experienced by Black Wisconsinites, i hope for peace and justice for Jacob, his family, and the entire Kenosha County community.

  3. Mike Pences:

    It's very meaningful for me and my family to be here. So many years after my father's service. To be honest with you, my dad didn't talk about his combat experience much until we were all grown up. It was a lot of tough fighting here, i think, in some way, my Dad just might be smiling from heaven to see the sacrifices that he and other American soldiers and South Korean soldiers made here are now passed on to my generation. That's not changed out our commitment to the secure and prosperity of South Korea.

  4. Frida Rangtell:

    Our results could therefore suggest that light exposure during the day, e.g. by means of outdoor activities or light interventions in offices, may help combat sleep disturbances associated with( light from electronic devices).

  5. Cameron Webb:

    The strategy is to combat mis - and disinformation from any source, ultimately, history's going to look back at what's happening in different states. Ron DeSantis are going to see and say who used the moment for the short term and who used the moment with the big, much greater goal of keeping people safe.

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