FIGHT DOWN Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase fight down. (close relations)
Definition of FIGHT DOWN
Best Alternative Words for FIGHT DOWN
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conquer | verbv | |||||||
verb • bring under control by force or authority • take possession of by force, as after an invasion • overcome by conquest | ||||||||
control | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • power to direct or determine • a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another • (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc • a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment • the activity of managing or exerting control over something • the state that exists when one person or group has power over another • discipline in personal and social activities • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine • a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance • the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. verb • exercise authoritative control or power over • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • handle and cause to function • maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage • check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • verify by using a duplicate register for comparison • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
defeat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest • the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals verb • win a victory over • thwart the passage of | ||||||||
overcome | verbv | |||||||
verb • win a victory over • get on top of; deal with successfully • overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli • overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome | ||||||||
overpower | verbv | |||||||
verb • overcome by superior force • overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli | ||||||||
quash | verbv | |||||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • declare invalid | ||||||||
quell | verbv | |||||||
verb • suppress or crush completely • overcome or allay | ||||||||
repress | verbv | |||||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of • suppress in order to conceal or hide • put out of one's consciousness • block the action of | ||||||||
squash | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits • edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable • a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets verb • to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition | ||||||||
subdue | verbv | |||||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • bring under control by force or authority • hold within limits and control • get on top of; deal with successfully • make subordinate, dependent, or subservient • correct by punishment or discipline | ||||||||
suppress | verbv | |||||||
verb • bring under control by force or authority • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior • put out of one's consciousness • lessen to the point of stopping | ||||||||
defend | verbv | |||||||
verb • argue or speak in defense of • be on the defensive; act against an attack • protect against a challenge or attack • fight against or resist strongly • protect or fight for as a champion • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • state or assert | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
oppose | verbv | |||||||
verb • be against; express opposition to • fight against or resist strongly • contrast with equal weight or force • set into opposition or rivalry • act against or in opposition to • be resistant to | ||||||||
fight back | verbv | |||||||
verb • defend oneself • fight against or resist strongly |