All combated synonyms
com·bat
C c noun combated
- battled — Simple past tense and past participle of battle.
- fought — simple past tense and past participle of fight.
- warred — a conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations or between parties within a nation; warfare, as by land, sea, or air.
- contested — causing dispute or argument
- struggled — to contend with an adversary or opposing force.
- conflicted — unable to decide between opposing feelings or views
- frayed — a raveled or worn part, as in cloth: frays at the toes of well-worn sneakers.
- brushed — Brushed cotton, nylon, or other fabric feels soft and furry.
verb combated
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- coped — to struggle or deal, especially on fairly even terms or with some degree of success (usually followed by with): I will try to cope with his rudeness.
- repelled — to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).
- resisted — to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation.
- withstood — to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully: to withstand rust; to withstand the invaders; to withstand temptation.
- bucked — cheered up
- clashed — Simple past tense and past participle of clash.
- defied — to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly: to defy parental authority.
- disputed — to engage in argument or debate.
- strove — simple past tense of strive.
- prevented — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
- reduced — that is or has been reduced.
- stopped — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.