combat

Fighting between people or groups, especially with weapons.

• Many soldiers died in combat.
• The troops received combat training before leaving.
• They were wounded during fierce combat near the border.

Similar words: fighting, battle

Common phrases: in combat, hand-to-hand combat, combat training

To fight against someone or take action to stop something harmful.

• These measures help combat crime.
• The team combated the spread of disease.
• How can we combat pollution in our cities?

Similar words: fight, fight against, tackle

Common phrases: combat crime, combat poverty, combat something