Combat Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Combat [kuhm-bat]

NOUN, VERB

Example

"Government has taken many steps to combat pollution."

"The opposition has accused the ruling party of failure in combating crime."

Synonyms

Noun: Action, Conflict, Contest, Encounter, Engagement, Fight, Shootout, Skirmish, Struggle, War, Field, Battle

Verb: Cope, Fight, Oppose, Repel, Clash, Contest, Contend, Defy, Resist, Withstand

Antonyms

Noun: Agreement, Calm, Harmony, Peace, Surrender, Accord, Truce, Concord, Compromise, Retreat

Verb: Support, Surrender, Agree, Yield, Retreat, Run, Abide, Advocate, Advance, Promote