fight

noun:a violent physical confrontation between individuals or groups
- The fight broke out in the alley after the argument escalated.
noun:a competition or contest, especially in sports such as boxing or mixed martial arts
- The championship fight lasted twelve rounds.
noun:a struggle or conflict of ideas, interests, or principles
- She has been in a legal fight to protect her intellectual property.
noun:an effort to overcome or resist something, often used metaphorically
- His fight against addiction inspired many.
verb:to engage in physical combat or a violent struggle
- The soldiers were ordered to fight until the enemy withdrew.
verb:to argue or contend with someone verbally
- They fought over who would pay the bill.
verb:to strive vigorously to achieve or maintain something
- She continues to fight for equal rights.
verb:to combat an illness, problem, or difficulty
- Doctors are fighting a new strain of flu.