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combatted

 

[ kəmˈbætɪd ]

Verb
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.

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

Etymology

The word 'combat' comes from Old French 'combattre', derived from Latin 'combattĕre', which means to engage in battle. The prefix 'com-' indicates together or with, while 'battĕre' translates to beat or strike. The term originated in the 13th century, primarily used in the context of warfare and physical confrontations. Over centuries, its usage expanded to include various forms of struggle, not limited to physical fighting, reflecting societal changes and the evolution of language. The past participle form 'combatted' was established in the late 19th century, aligning with the trends of English verb conjugation.

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.