battle Synonyms
Another word for battle
• noun (Context 1)
A sustained fight between large organized armed forces.
"The decisive combat altered the course of the nation's history and led to a lasting peace treaty."
• noun (Context 2)
A lengthy and difficult conflict or struggle, often of a personal, social, or abstract nature.
"She faced a long struggle with illness before finally making a full recovery."
• verb (Context 3)
To fight or struggle tenaciously to achieve a goal or resist an opposing force.
"The community battled to save the historic library from being demolished by developers."
• verb (Context 4)
To engage in direct physical combat or warfare against an enemy.
"The two rival armies battled fiercely throughout the freezing winter."
Opposites of battle
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of battle varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: