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Defend vs Combat - What's the difference?

defend | combat |


As verbs the difference between defend and combat

is that defend is defends, protects (3rd person singular, present tense) while combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against.

As a noun combat is

a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory.

Hostile vs Combat - What's the difference?

hostile | combat |


As nouns the difference between hostile and combat

is that hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy while combat is a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory.

As an adjective hostile

is belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly.

As a verb combat is

to fight with; to struggle for victory against.

Compact vs Combat - What's the difference?

compact | combat |


In lang=en terms the difference between compact and combat

is that compact is to make more dense; to compress while combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against.

As nouns the difference between compact and combat

is that compact is an agreement or contract or compact can be a small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into ones pocket while combat is a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory.

As verbs the difference between compact and combat

is that compact is to make more dense; to compress while combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against.

As an adjective compact

is closely packed, ie packing much in a small space.

Grapple vs Combat - What's the difference?

grapple | combat |


In lang=en terms the difference between grapple and combat

is that grapple is to fasten, as with a grapple; to fix; to join indissolubly while combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against.

As verbs the difference between grapple and combat

is that grapple is to seize something and hold it firmly while combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against.

As nouns the difference between grapple and combat

is that grapple is (nautical) a device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grapnel or grappling iron while combat is a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory.

Combat vs Endeavor - What's the difference?

combat | endeavor |


In lang=en terms the difference between combat and endeavor

is that combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against while endeavor is to attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously.

As nouns the difference between combat and endeavor

is that combat is a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory while endeavor is a sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal.

As verbs the difference between combat and endeavor

is that combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against while endeavor is (obsolete) to exert oneself.

Combat vs Dissension - What's the difference?

combat | dissension | Related terms |

Combat is a related term of dissension.


As nouns the difference between combat and dissension

is that combat is a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory while dissension is an act of expressing dissent, especially spoken.

As a verb combat

is to fight with; to struggle for victory against.

Combat vs Repel - What's the difference?

combat | repel | Synonyms |

Combat is a synonym of repel.


As verbs the difference between combat and repel

is that combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against while repel is .

As a noun combat

is a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory.

Combat vs Disagreement - What's the difference?

combat | disagreement | Related terms |

Combat is a related term of disagreement.


As nouns the difference between combat and disagreement

is that combat is a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory while disagreement is an argument or debate.

As a verb combat

is to fight with; to struggle for victory against.

Combat vs Emulate - What's the difference?

combat | emulate | Related terms |

Combat is a related term of emulate.


As verbs the difference between combat and emulate

is that combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against while emulate is to attempt to equal or be the same as.

As a noun combat

is a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory.

As an adjective emulate is

(obsolete) striving to excel; ambitious; emulous.

Combat vs Resent - What's the difference?

combat | resent | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between combat and resent

is that combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against while resent is to express or exhibit displeasure or indignation at (words or acts).

As a noun combat

is a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory.

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