combatted

[US]/[ˈkɒm.bæt.ɪd]/
[UK]/[ˈkɑːm.bæt.ɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past tense of combat)To fight against something; to struggle against.; To deal with or overcome a problem or difficulty.; To actively oppose or resist.

Phrases & Collocations

combatted the virus

combating poverty

combatted effectively

combatted misinformation

combatted strongly

combating climate change

combatted the challenge

combating corruption

combatted successfully

combatted tirelessly

Example Sentences

the government combatted inflation with lower interest rates.

the team combatted the opponent's strong defense with quick passes.

the charity combatted poverty by providing job training programs.

scientists combatted the virus with a new vaccine.

the company combatted negative publicity with a public relations campaign.

the city combatted crime with increased police patrols.

the organization combatted misinformation with fact-checking initiatives.

the software combatted malware with real-time scanning.

the school combatted bullying with a zero-tolerance policy.

the community combatted environmental pollution with recycling programs.

the artist combatted creative block with daily sketching exercises.

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