combat in Latin
combat in Latin is pugna, proelium, proelior — combat means fighting between armed opponents, especially as part of a war.
combat in Latin
pugna
A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).
proelium
A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).
proelior
(intransitive) To fight (with); to struggle for victory (against).
pugnare
(intransitive) To fight (with); to struggle for victory (against).
What does "combat" mean?
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noun Fighting between armed opponents, especially as part of a war.
"The museum has letters written by a young soldier who had just come home from combat."
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verb To actively fight against or work to reduce something harmful.
"The city launched a new program to combat homelessness."
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combat in a sentence
- The museum has letters written by a young soldier who had just come home from combat.
- Many soldiers struggle with what they witnessed in combat.
- The city launched a new program to combat homelessness.
- Doctors recommend exercise to combat high blood pressure.
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What is "combat" in Latin?
"combat" in Latin is pugna, proelium, proelior. combat means: Fighting between armed opponents, especially as part of a war.
How do you use "combat" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum has letters written by a young soldier who had just come home from combat." In Latin, "combat" is pugna, proelium, proelior.
Are there other ways to say "combat" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "combat": pugna, proelium, proelior, pugnare.
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