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combatted

 

[kəmˈbætɪd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

fighting back

The term 'combatted' refers to the past tense of the verb 'combat', which means to engage in a fight or struggle against something. This could involve physical confrontation, such as in war, or metaphorical struggles, like fighting against an illness or problem. The use of 'combatted' often emphasizes the effort to overcome an obstacle or challenge. It suggests a vigorous or determined opposition to something perceived as harmful or threatening.

Synonyms

contended, fought, opposed, struggled.

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers combatted the enemy forces bravely.
  • She combatted her chronic illness with positive thinking.
  • The activists combatted injustice through protests.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin term 'combattere', which means to fight together.
  • It originally referred to physical fights but has expanded to include metaphorical struggles against issues like poverty or illness.

Historical Context

  • Throughout history, armies have combatted enemy forces to protect territories and establish peace.
  • In World War II, nations combatted fascism, leading to significant global changes in political structures.

Pop Culture

  • Many video games feature characters who combat evil forces, illustrating struggle and triumph.
  • In movies, heroes often combat villains, showcasing good versus evil narratives.

Psychology

  • People often combat their own fears and anxieties through therapy and self-help techniques.
  • The concept of 'cognitive combat' involves challenging negative thoughts to foster mental health.

Literature

  • In many classic novels, protagonists combat societal norms and personal obstacles to seek identity and freedom.
  • Poetry often uses combat metaphors to describe struggles with emotions, love, and existential questions.

Translations

Translations of the word "combatted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 combatido

🇮🇳 लड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 bekämpft

🇮🇩 melawan

🇺🇦 боровся

🇵🇱 stoczony

🇯🇵 戦った

🇫🇷 combattu

🇪🇸 combatido

🇹🇷 mücadele edilmiş

🇰🇷 전투한

🇸🇦 قاتل

🇨🇿 bojoval

🇸🇰 bojoval

🇨🇳 战斗过的

🇸🇮 bojevan

🇮🇸 barist

🇰🇿 күрескен

🇬🇪 გამოიჩინა

🇦🇿 mübarizə aparmış

🇲🇽 combatido

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,055 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.