ARMED COMBAT Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the phrase armed combat. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase armed combat. (close relations)

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	combat				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an engagement fought between two military forces • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle verb • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
	battle				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • an energetic attempt to achieve something • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) verb • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
	clash				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a loud resonant repeating noise • a state of conflict between persons • a state of conflict between colors • a minor short-term fight verb • crash together with violent impact • be incompatible; be or come into conflict • disagree violently
	conflict				nounn
	noun • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests • an incompatibility of dates or events • opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) • a disagreement or argument about something important verb • be in conflict • go against, as of rules and laws
	confrontation				nounn
	noun • a bold challenge • discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions • a hostile disagreement face-to-face • the act of hostile groups opposing each other • a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison
	engagement				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a meeting arranged in advance • a mutual promise to marry • the act of giving someone a job • employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time • contact by fitting together • the act of sharing in the activities of a group
	fight				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle • an aggressive willingness to compete • an intense verbal dispute • a boxing or wrestling match verb • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight • fight against or resist strongly • make a strenuous or labored effort • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
	melee				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • a noisy riotous fight
	skirmish				nounn
	noun • a minor short-term fight verb • engage in a skirmish
	struggle				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an energetic attempt to achieve something • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • strenuous effort verb • make a strenuous or labored effort • to exert strenuous effort against opposition • climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
	war				nounn
	noun • the waging of armed conflict against an enemy • a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply • an active struggle between competing entities • a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious verb • make or wage war
	warfare				nounn
	noun • the waging of armed conflict against an enemy • an active struggle between competing entities

Best Hypernyms For ARMED COMBAT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for armed combat, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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