1. a fight between armies, groups, or individuals
2. a struggle or competition between opposing forces or ideas

1. to fight against someone or something
2. to try very hard to deal with a difficult situation

Examples

• The battle lasted three days and ended in victory.
• She won the battle for student council president.
• The soldiers battled enemy forces all night.
• He battled cancer for two years.
• The two armies met in battle at dawn.
• They’re battling over custody of their children.
• The team battled hard but lost the championship.
• She continues to battle her fear of public speaking.