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Synonyms for do battle


Grammar : Verb
Spell : bat-l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbæt l

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Définition of do battle

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old French bataille "battle, single combat," also "inner turmoil, harsh circumstances; army, body of soldiers," from Late Latin battualia "exercise of soldiers and gladiators in fighting and fencing," from Latin battuere "to beat, to strike" (see batter (v.)). Phrase battle royal "fight involving several combatants" is from 1670s.
  • As in skirmish : verb fight
  • As in come to blows : verb to physically fight
  • As in duke it out : verb fight with
  • As in encounter : verb fight, attack
  • As in fight : verb engage in physical encounter
  • As in grapple : verb grab, wrestle

Antonyms for do battle

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