Synonyms for

Battling

Verb / ˈbætʌlɪŋ / / ˈbætlɪŋ / Another word for battling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fighting or struggling against someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

combat battle fighting struggling competing clashing warring confronting challenging resisting opposing dueling engaging combating wrestling scuffling contending grappling feuding quarreling arguing

Synonyms by register

Formal

contending struggling wrestling clashing

Informal

fighting scrapping going at it tussling

Literary

combating warring contesting

Antonyms

aiding assisting cooperating supporting yielding surrendering peacekeeping

Common collocations

  • battling for
  • battling against
  • battling with
  • battling to win
  • battling the odds
  • battling disease
  • battling poverty

Word family

noun battle
verb battle
adjective combative

Usage note

Often implies a prolonged or difficult struggle. Can be used figuratively for overcoming challenges.

Example sentences

  1. The two armies were battling for control of the territory.
  2. The two friends were battling over the last piece of cake.
  3. The boxer was battling his opponent in the ring.
  4. The students were battling to finish their homework before the deadline.
  5. The team was battling injuries throughout the season.

Quotes

  • The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. - Nelson Mandela
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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