Definition of battle

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • battle is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • battle is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • battle is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of battle


  • an energetic attempt to achieve something (noun)

    Examples

    1. he fought a battle for recognition

    Synonyms

    1. struggle
  • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) (noun)

    Examples

    1. police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs

    Synonyms

    1. conflict
    2. struggle
  • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war (noun)

    Examples

    1. Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga

    Synonyms

    1. conflict
    2. engagement
    3. fight
  • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle (verb)

    Examples

    1. they battled over the budget

    Synonyms

    1. combat

See definition of battle in Merriam Webster