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| minuteman |
an American soldier of the Revolutionary War, who was ready to fight on a minute's notice. |
| mutiny |
to openly disobey or fight the leaders in charge or a lawful authority. [1/2 definitions] |
| rebel |
to fight against those in control or refuse to obey their rules; revolt. [1/5 definitions] |
| rebellion |
an armed fight against one's government; uprising. [1/2 definitions] |
| resist |
to fight against or oppose. [1/3 definitions] |
| revolt |
to rise up and fight against the government or other authority; rebel. [1/3 definitions] |
| row3 |
a loud quarrel or fight. |
| scrap2 |
(informal) a fight. [2 definitions] |
| scrape |
a quarrel or fight. [1/8 definitions] |
| scuffle |
to take part in a brief, confused fight. [2 definitions] |
| struggle |
a fight; combat. [1/5 definitions] |
| superhero |
a character in cartoons or movies who has special powers, such as very great strength or the ability to fly, and uses these powers to help humans and fight against evil in the universe. |
| tusk |
a long, large, pointed tooth that sticks out from the mouth of some animals. Tusks grow in pairs and may be used to find food or fight. Elephants, walruses, and wild boars have tusks. |
| victory |
success in a fight against an enemy, opponent, or something difficult. |
| war |
a strong effort to achieve something; fight or struggle. [2/3 definitions] |
| wrestle |
to struggle or fight (usually followed by "with"). [1/3 definitions] |
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