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(hand-to-hand) fight
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. (hand-to-hand) fight
  2. 2. grapple
  3. 3. struggling (with a problem, task, etc.)
A noun and する-verb meaning to struggle fiercely or engage in hand-to-hand combat with someone or something. It can be used both literally for physical fighting and figuratively for wrestling with a difficult problem or challenge.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Apparently a security guard got into a physical altercation with a suspicious person at the trade show the other day.

Sentence 2

The neighborhood dogs were going at it like they were fighting.

Sentence 3

Wait, no — right now is not the time for me to be wrestling with fear.

Sentence 4

"He's definitely the type who settles things in the ring," everyone said.

Sentence 5

"Get back, it's dangerous!" the security guard shouted at the two fighting.