fighting

/ˈfaɪɾɪŋ/

/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

Other forms: fightings

Definitions of fighting

1. noun

   the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
   synonyms: combat, fight, scrap

   types:

   gunfight, gunplay, shootout

   a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten

   brush, clash, encounter, skirmish

   a minor short-term fight

   close-quarter fighting

   hand-to-hand fighting at close quarters

   dogfight

   a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling)

   fencing

   the art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules)

   faction, in-fighting

   conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders)

   set-to

   a brief but vigorous fight

   impact, shock

   the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

   dogfight, hassle, rough-and-tumble, scuffle, tussle

   disorderly fighting

   affaire d'honneur, duel

   a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

   fistfight, fisticuffs, slugfest

   a fight with bare fists

   banging, battering

   the act of subjecting to strong attack

   beating, whipping

   the act of overcoming or outdoing

   affray, disturbance, fray, ruffle

   a noisy fight

   brawl, free-for-all

   a noisy fight in a crowd

   cut-and-thrust, knife fight, snickersnee

   fighting with knives

   gang fight, rumble

   a fight between rival gangs of adolescents

   single combat

   a fight between two people

   contretemps

   an awkward clash

   punch-up

   a fistfight

   type of:

   battle, conflict, struggle

   an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
2. adjective

   engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
   “review the fighting forces”

   synonyms: active, combat-ready

   operational

   (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations