fighting
verb/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #977 most common English word
Meaning
The act of taking part in a violent struggle; quarreling.
Example sentence
The children were happily playing instead of fighting each other.
Synonyms & related words
- battling
- quarreling
- brawling
- arguing
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