Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Combating.
Combating - as a noun
An engagement fought between two military forces
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
armed combatHypernyms (Closely Related)
battle8conflict15engagement14fight12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of fighting; any contest or struggle
Example: "A fight broke out at the hockey game"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fight12fighting16scrap9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
battle8conflict15struggle10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
gunfight16gunplay13shootout11brush10
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clash10encounter11skirmish17close-quarter fightingdogfight17fencing13infighting18set-toimpact12shock14dogfight17hassle9rough-and-tumblescuffle15tussle6affaire d'honneurduel5fistfight19fisticuffs21slugfest12battering12beating10whipping19affray15disturbance16fray10ruffle12brawl10free-for-allcut-and-thrustknife fightsnickersnee17gang fightrumble10single combat
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Combating - as a verb
Battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
Example: "The kurds are combating iraqi troops in northern iraq"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
battle8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contend10fight12struggle10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The organization is actively combating poverty through various programs."
"The government has implemented new measures for combating cybercrime."
"She joined a boxing class to learn techniques for combating self-defense situations."
"The troops are combing the area, combating the insurgents."
"The researchers are studying ways of combating the spread of infectious diseases."
Word Game Points
Is COMBATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, combating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COMBATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is COMBATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, combating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOMBATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is COMBATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, combating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOMBATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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