combat fatigue

noun

1. battle fatigue.

combat fatigue

noun

1. another term for battle fatigue

Word History and Origins

Origin of combat fatigue¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Veterans of World War II were instead thought to suffer “shell shock” or “combat fatigue.”

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On a recent morning, National Guards troops — some dressed in full combat fatigues, others in T-shirts and shorts — could be seen exercising, milling about and playing a game of touch football.

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They stand around in combat fatigues, holding their rifles and listening intently as she describes how the family's belongings were thrown into the street.

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The prosecutor’s office said several men in combat fatigues entered the concert hall and fired at visitors.

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He stepped back while burly Qatari airmen in combat fatigues made some adjustments.

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