combat vs impact

impact vs combat

combat and impact both are nouns.

combat and impact both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
combat	Yes	No	Yes	No
impact	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, impact is a hyponym of combat; that is, impact is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than combat:

combat: the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
impact: the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

Other hyponyms of combat include gunfight, gunplay, shootout, brush, clash, encounter, skirmish, close-quarter fighting, dogfight, fencing, infighting, set-to, shock, dogfight, hassle, rough-and-tumble, scuffle, tussle, affaire d'honneur, duel, fistfight, fisticuffs, slugfest, banging, battering, beating, whipping, affray, disturbance, fray, ruffle, brawl, free-for-all, cut-and-thrust, knife fight, snickersnee, gang fight, rumble, single combat.

combat (noun)	impact (noun)
an engagement fought between two military forces	influencing strongly
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle	the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
	the striking of one body against another
	a forceful consequence; a strong effect

combat (verb)	impact (verb)
battle or contend against in or as if in a battle	have an effect upon
	press or wedge together; pack together

Difference between combat and impact

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