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combated

VERB

fight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cope fight oppose repel resist withstand

STRONG

battle buck clash contend contest defy dispute duel engage strive struggle traverse war

WEAK

cross swords with do battle with go up against put up a fight shoot it out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

support surrender yield

STRONG

agree give in give up make peace

WEAK

compromise retreat run

Example Sentences

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Google has also combated the idea that AI will kill its Search business by developing AI Overviews and AI Search.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

"We've always combated those views, and we've always worked with young people - and that's the same for racist views and homophobic views," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025

The Times reported that numerous fire hydrants in higher-elevation streets of the Palisades went dry, leaving crews struggling with low water pressure as they combated the flames.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025

Meanwhile, piggery managers combated mosquitoes by mowing grass, applying insecticides, removing standing water, and repairing window screens in offices and lunch rooms.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 21, 2023

I combated him with health class facts and my father’s numbers.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King