How do you pronounce combat?

combat is pronounced as /ˈkɒmbæt/.

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combat

⚔️combat

verb

/ˈkɒmbæt/

Comb combination

Meaning

to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it

Example Sentences

The government is taking steps to combat corruption.

Example Expressions

combat crime

Synonyms

fight, battle, oppose, resist, tackle

Antonyms

support, encourage, promote

Collocations

combat disease, combat terrorism, combat climate change, combat poverty

More Example Sentences

The Paris Agreement was an important step in combating global warming.

International intelligence cooperation is extremely important in combating terrorism.

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