word
Combat
KAH-mbat
/ˈkɑːmbæt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
combat
Dictionary meaning
An engagement fought between two military forces.
Examples
- The Kurds are combating Iraqi troops in Northern Iraq.
Synonyms: armed combat
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