Battle Definition
battle
noun
- a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga"; "he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement"
- an energetic attempt to achieve something; "getting through the crowd was a real struggle"; "he fought a battle for recognition"
- an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"-- Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs"
verb
- battle or contend against in or as if in a battle; "The Kurds are combating Iraqi troops in Northern Iraq"; "We must combat the prejudices against other races"; "they battled over the budget"
"Battle" in song lyrics
See how battle is used in real songs:
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"Call me that, once you get your rap geared up for battle"
7L and Esoteric f/ Virtuoso — Headswell -
"We have been deliberately lured into this battle"
9th Prince f/ RZA — Tribute to the 5th Brother -
"Deliberately lured into this battle"
9th Prince f/ RZA — Tribute to the 5th Brother
Words that rhyme with battle
Usage tips for "battle"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "battle" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for battle to find words that pair well.