Synonyms for

Fighters

Verb / ˈfaɪtɜ:z / Another word for fighters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fighters are people who engage in a battle or physical combat.

Synonyms & similar words

battler scrapper hero fighter belligerent combatant champion paladin attackaircraft fighteraircraft combatant warrior champion brawler boxer pugilist gladiator soldier militant scrapper duelist fencer samurai prizefighter slugger enforcer assailant attacker defender

Synonyms by register

Formal

combatants warriors soldiers belligerents

Informal

brawlers scrappers pugilists tough guys

Literary

champions valkyries hoplites

Antonyms

peacemakers negotiators diplomats arbitrators conciliators pacifists

Common collocations

  • fighter jets
  • fighter planes
  • fighter pilot
  • fighter spirit
  • fighter ace
  • fighter squadron
  • fighter tactics

Word family

noun fighter
verb fight
adjective fighting
adverb fightingly

Usage note

The term 'fighters' can refer to individuals engaged in combat, but also to those who contend strongly for a cause. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The fighters were ready for the championship match.
  2. The two fighters circled each other in the boxing ring.
  3. The fighter emerged victorious after a hard-fought battle.
  4. The fighter trained hard for months leading up to the tournament.
  5. The fighter's knockout punch ended the match quickly.

Quotes

  • “A true fighter, even when down, will always find the courage to rise.” - Angelique Laforest
  • “A fighter is someone who gets up no matter how many times they get knocked down.” - Unknown
  • “The true fighter always faces the next challenge.” - Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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