—n. a fight, struggle, or contest.
—v. (combated, combating)
1 intr. engage in combat.
2 tr. engage in combat with.
3 tr. oppose; strive against.
Phrases and idioms:
combat fatigue a mental disorder caused by stress in wartime combat. single combat a duel.
Etymology: F combat f. combattre f. LL (as COM-, L batuere fight)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.