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BATTLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Battles.

Battles - as a noun

A hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

Example: "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of chattanooga"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conflict15engagement14fight12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8military action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An energetic attempt to achieve something

Example: "Getting through the crowd was a real struggle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
struggle10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attempt11effort12endeavor12endeavour13try6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

Example: "The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conflict15struggle10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
group action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Battles - as a verb

Battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

Example: "The kurds are combating iraqi troops in northern iraq"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
combat12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contend10fight12struggle10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The soldiers fought fiercely in the battles."
"The generals planned their strategies for the upcoming battles."
"The battles had a significant impact on the outcome of the war."
"She studied the famous battles of ancient history."
"He battles with his inner demons every day."
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Word Game Points

Is BATTLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, battles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BATTLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BATTLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, battles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BATTLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BATTLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, battles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BATTLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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