Dueled: meaning, definitions and examples
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dueled
[ ˈdjuːəld ]
combat situation
To duel means to engage in a contest of armed combat between two individuals, typically in accordance with specific rules. Historically, dueling was often a way to settle disputes or defend one's honor.
Synonyms
battle, combat, contest, fight
Examples of usage
- The two knights dueled at dawn to prove their valor.
- In the movie, the protagonists dueled with swords in a dramatic standoff.
- During the 19th century, gentlemen often dueled over matters of honor.
- The duel ended with one combatant severely wounded.
- They agreed to duel at the designated spot after sunset.
Translations
Translations of the word "dueled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 duelou
🇮🇳 द्वंद्व किया
🇩🇪 duellierte
🇮🇩 berduel
🇺🇦 провів дуель
🇵🇱 pojedynek
🇯🇵 決闘した
🇫🇷 a duelé
🇪🇸 dueló
🇹🇷 düello yaptı
🇰🇷 결투했다
🇸🇦 تبارز
🇨🇿 dvojí
🇸🇰 dúeloval
🇨🇳 决斗了
🇸🇮 dueliral
🇮🇸 duelti
🇰🇿 жекпе-жек өткізді
🇬🇪 დუელი ჩაატარა
🇦🇿 döyüşdü
🇲🇽 dueló
Etymology
The word 'duel' originates from the Latin word 'duellum', which means 'war' or 'combat'. This term evolved in Medieval Latin to 'duellum' from 'bellum', meaning 'war'. As the practice of individual combat between knights and gentlemen became formalized in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the term 'duel' was adopted into Middle English. Duels were often governed by a set of rules, known as 'codes of honor', which dictated the conduct and conditions under which a duel would take place. They were seen as a way to restore personal honor, often resulting from perceived insults or grievances. The cultural emphasis on honor significantly influenced the frequency and popularity of dueling during this period, especially in European societies. By the 19th century, due to legal repercussions and the rise of more civilized methods of conflict resolution, the practice of dueling began to decline, although it continued to be portrayed in literature and film, maintaining its romantic and dramatic appeal.