Battling: meaning, definitions and examples

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battling

[ ˈbætəlɪŋ ]

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in a fight

Struggling to overcome or defeat someone or something in a physical or metaphorical fight.

Synonyms

facing, fighting, struggling

Examples of usage

John is battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy.
The team is battling against strong opponents in the championship.

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striving to achieve something

Making a strong effort to achieve or accomplish something despite difficulties or obstacles.

Synonyms

endeavoring, striving, working hard

Examples of usage

She is battling to finish her thesis before the deadline.
We are battling to improve our sales performance this quarter.

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conflict

A fight or conflict between opposing forces or individuals.

Synonyms

conflict, fighting, struggle

Examples of usage

The battling between the two rival gangs led to several casualties.
There is ongoing battling between the rebels and the government forces.

Translations

Translations of the word "battling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lutando

🇮🇳 लड़ाई

🇩🇪 kämpfend

🇮🇩 berjuang

🇺🇦 боротьба

🇵🇱 walcząc

🇯🇵 戦う

🇫🇷 luttant

🇪🇸 luchando

🇹🇷 savaşmak

🇰🇷 싸우는 중

🇸🇦 يقوم بالقتال

🇨🇿 bojující

🇸🇰 bojujúci

🇨🇳 战斗

🇸🇮 bojevanje

🇮🇸 berjast

🇰🇿 соғыс

🇬🇪 ბრძოლა

🇦🇿 döyüşmək

🇲🇽 luchando

Word origin

The word 'battling' originated from the Middle English word 'batailen', which came from the Old French word 'bataillier', meaning 'to fortify, to fight'. The term has evolved over time to represent the act of fighting or struggling against an opponent or difficulty. The concept of battling has been prevalent throughout human history, reflecting the ongoing struggles and conflicts faced by individuals and societies in various contexts.