combat
//ˈkɒmbæt//
Noun
combatSingular
combatsPlural
1
Fighting between armed forces or individuals, especially in war or battle
The soldiers were engaged in fierce combat.
2
Active conflict or struggle against something harmful or undesirable
The government launched a new program in combat against poverty.
Verb
combatPresent tense
combatedPast tense
combatedPast participle
combatingPresent participle
combatsThird-person singular
1
To fight or struggle against someone or something, especially to reduce or eliminate it
The government is working to combat climate change.
2
To engage in battle or armed conflict
The soldiers combated the enemy forces throughout the night.