Definition of Fighting

Noun: fighting fI-ting

The act of fighting; any contest or struggle
"there was fighting in the streets";
- fight, combat, scrap

Adjective: fighting fI-ting

(military) engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
"review the fighting forces";
- active, combat-ready

Verb: fight (fought) fIt

Be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
"the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting";
- contend, struggle
Fight against or resist strongly
"Don't fight it!";
- oppose, fight back, fight down, defend, dispute
Make a strenuous or laboured effort
"He fought for breath";
- struggle
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
"She is fighting for women's rights";
- crusade, press, campaign, push, agitate