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| ammunition |
any means used in a disagreement or battle to attack or defend an opinion. [1/2 definitions] |
| armada |
a large group of ships armed for battle. |
| armor |
a suit made of leather, metal, or other strong material, worn to protect the body during battle. [1/4 definitions] |
| battlefield |
the area in which a battle takes place. |
| clash |
a fight, battle, or disagreement. [1/5 definitions] |
| conflict |
a fight, battle or war. [1/3 definitions] |
| defeat |
to win a victory over; beat in a game or battle. [1/4 definitions] |
| encounter |
to meet in battle or conflict. [1/4 definitions] |
| engage |
to battle with. [1/6 definitions] |
| fell2 |
to strike down or kill in a fight or battle. [1/2 definitions] |
| fight |
the use of weapons, bodies, or words to struggle with someone or something; battle; quarrel. [3/5 definitions] |
| retreat |
the act of pulling back from battle. [1/5 definitions] |
| tactic |
a technique or maneuver used for achieving a goal, especially in battle. |
| tilt at windmills1 |
to battle against imaginary enemies or offenses. |
| victor |
the winner of a contest, battle, argument, or struggle. |
| warrior |
a person who fights or has experience in battle; soldier. |
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