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BATTLE OF FONTENOY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase battle of fontenoy. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase battle of fontenoy. (close relations)
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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

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

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

fontenoy
nounn
noun

• a battle in 1745 in which the French army under Marshal Saxe defeated the English army and their allies under the duke of Cumberland

Best Hypernyms For BATTLE OF FONTENOY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for battle of fontenoy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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clash conflict engagement fight struggle warfare

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