impact vs combat

combat vs impact

impact and combat both are nouns.

impact and combat both are verbs.

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

As nouns, combat is a hypernym of impact; that is, combat is a word with a broader meaning than impact:

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

Other hypernyms of impact include fight, fighting, scrap.

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

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

Difference between impact and combat

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