Synonyms

fighting

American

[fahy-ting] / ˈfaɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

fit to fight.

a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.
tending or meant to stir up a fight or hostility.

fighting words.

Other Word Forms

unfighting adjective

Etymology

Origin of fighting

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; fight + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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"We have a fighting chance to reduce plastics because it's very much a contemporary issue."

From Barron's

“There will be no more fighting at this school. Not one more fight or I will call your mothers, you hear me?”

From Literature

The 25-year-old, whose father is fighting on the frontlines, made her Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open on Tuesday, losing to defending champion Madison Keys.

From Barron's

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Facebook that Cambodia considers "fighting tech-savvy crimes" a priority and aims at "eliminating all negative issues related to online scam crimes".

From BBC

"Being 4-0 down at the beginning of the game didn't really help me but I always keep fighting," added the 36-year-old.

From BBC

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