| Main Entry: | combat |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | battle |
Synonyms: |
action, affray, battle royal, brush, brush-off, conflict, contest, encounter, engagement, fight, flap, fray, jackpot, mix-up, run-in, service, shoot-out, skirmish, struggle, war, warfare |
Antonyms: |
accord, compromise, peace, retreat, surrender, truce |
| Main Entry: | duel |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | fight |
Synonyms: |
affair of honor, bout, challenge, engagement, fencing, joust, shootout, single combat, sword fight |