fight

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

“Siblings are always fighting”

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

make a strenuous or labored effort

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

“a fight broke out at the hockey game”

exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

fight against or resist strongly

“Don't fight it!”

an aggressive willingness to compete

“the team was full of fight”

a boxing or wrestling match

“the fight was on television last night”

an intense verbal dispute

“a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate”