150 entries under combat topic. ×

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struggle(noun, verb, action, work, meet)
27
clash(noun, verb, action, work, force)
27
conflict(noun, verb, action, work, meet)
26
battle(noun, verb, action, work, meet)
24
engagement(noun, action, event, fight, challenge)
20
fight(noun, verb, action, take, meet)
20
confront(verb, upset, take, cover, meet)
19
skirmish(noun, verb, action, work, charge)
18
face(verb, upset, cover, meet, attack)
16
contest(noun, verb, action, work, meet)
15
confrontation(noun, meet, fight, dispute, strike)
14
dispute(noun, verb, action, meet, attack)
13
brush(noun, action, work, touch, fight)
12
quarrel(noun, verb, action, fight, conflict)
11
contend(verb, take, meet, attack, oppose)
10
action(noun, fight, challenge, struggle, conflict)
10
contention(noun, action, event, fight, dispute)
10
engage(verb, meet, attack, light, oppose)
9
bout(noun, action, meet, attack, event)
9
fray(noun, action, fight, challenge, struggle)
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