fighting
US /ˈfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/

1.
the action of fighting; combat or conflict
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The soldiers were engaged in heavy fighting.
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There has been a lot of fighting between the two gangs.
1.
engaging in combat or conflict
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He was fighting for his life.
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They are fighting against injustice.
1.
eager to fight or argue; aggressive
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He was in a very fighting mood.
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She gave him a fighting glance.