Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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duel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
combat | Yes | No | Yes | No |
duel (noun) | combat (noun) |
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a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor | an engagement fought between two military forces |
any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) | the act of fighting; any contest or struggle |
duel (verb) | combat (verb) |
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fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman | battle or contend against in or as if in a battle |