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

Later, Feinmann said his words were not directed at the Mexican people — while musing that Sheinbaum had bigger things to worry about, like combating narco-trafficking, violence and corruption. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

In December, the Illinois Department of Human Services released a multiyear plan aimed at further combating human trafficking. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Following military coups, the juntas in the three countries turned from Western allies to Russia for help combating Islamic militants. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

And her philanthropic priorities often extend to causes and institutions that support vulnerable communities, like combating America’s youth mental health crisis. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026

These bullets reportedly offer high-density fire for combating drones. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

The ingredient is an enzyme called lipase, which can be a game-changer for combating odors, leaving your clothes smelling fresh and clean. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026

In other words, the industry has long treated sound as important enough to sabotage strategically when combatting piracy. — Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Swift and William first met in November 2013 at the Winter Whites charity gala, held in support of combatting youth homelessness, at Kensington Palace. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 July 2026