fight against
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle against
Meanings
Try hard to stop or defeat something harmful or opposing
Why “against”? A person or group pushes back against danger, harm, or an opposing force.
“Doctors are fighting against the disease.”
“Residents fought against the factory plan.”
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protect against
Same against pattern: resistance
Keep someone or something safe from a danger
fight back
Same base verb: fight
Defend yourself against an attack; Try to suppress a feeling like tears or anger
fight for
Same base verb: fight
Work very hard to protect or gain something important
fight off
Same base verb: fight
Repel an attacker or illness
fight out
Same base verb: fight
Settle a disagreement by arguing or fighting until one side wins
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