an energetic attempt to achieve something; getting through the crowd was a real struggle; he fought a battle for recognition

[ Syn: battle ]

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph--Thomas Paine; police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs

[ Syn: conflict , battle ]

strenuous effort; the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her'

make a strenuous or labored effort; She struggled for years to survive without welfare; He fought for breath

[ Syn: fight ]

to exert strenuous effort against opposition; he struggled to get free from the rope'

climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

[ Syn: clamber , scramble , shin , shinny , skin , sputter ]

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; the tribesmen fought each other; Siblings are always fighting; Militant groups are contending for control of the country

[ Syn: contend , fight ]