Synonyms of combating

combating

verb

variants or combatting

present participle of combat

1

as in fighting

to oppose (someone) in physical conflict

a general eager to combat the enemy on his own ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fighting
• battling
• clashing (with)
• beating
• skirmishing (with)
• warring (against)
• dueling
• hitting
• wrestling
• punching
• knocking
• slapping
• smacking
• scrimmaging (with)
• battering
• slugging
• jousting
• whacking
• pounding
• striking
• slamming
• banging
• boxing
• swatting
• thumping
• hammering
• smiting
• buffeting
• bashing
• swiping
• sparring
• bludgeoning
• slogging
• brawling
• grappling
• batting
• pasting
• belting
• bumping
• whaling
• socking
• clobbering
• bopping
• thwacking
• tussling
• scuffling
• colliding
• walloping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• submitting
• giving up
• surrendering

2

as in opposing

to strive to reduce or eliminate

must marshal all of our resources to combat this disease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opposing
• fighting
• countering
• battling
• resisting
• confronting
• contending (with)
• withstanding
• thwarting
• oppugning
• facing
• foiling
• frustrating
• baffling
• checkmating
• defying
• meeting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• promoting
• advancing
• encouraging
• fostering
• cultivating
• furthering
• suffering
• forwarding
• enduring
• supporting
• bearing
• nurturing
• advocating
• abiding
• nourishing
• upholding
• endorsing
• backing
• championing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of combating

The inability to collect tax revenue limits what Haiti can spend on combating poverty. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

For the rest of the twentieth century, America’s role in combatting Fascism helped define its national identity. — Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

The elasticity-boosting eye wrinkle cream is among its most affordable and beloved products, with a rich consistency that’s ideal for combating the dry, frigid weather ahead. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

During Thursday’s hearing, Overton said the shot remains the best available tool for combating the ongoing measles outbreaks that have been linked to the deaths of at least four Americans so far. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026

The Bank of Japan — or BOJ — started raising interest rates in 2024, a major change after decades of ultra-low rates aimed at combating deflation. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Since then, Petito's parents and stepparents have launched a foundation in her name, combatting domestic violence and raising awareness for other missing person cases. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

The Fed on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023 and indicated another hike could follow, as part of its effort aimed at combating inflation that has been stoked by spiraling oil prices, among other factors. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Attendees also received the opportunity to network with groups focused on understanding and combating prejudice. — Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026