noun

fighting

Physical conflict or a struggle against something.

The fighting stops when both sides agree to a truce.

Etymology

The noun ending turns fight into the activity of engaging in conflict. That activity can be literal physical combat or a figurative struggle against an obstacle.

More examples

The school has strict rules against fighting.
Heavy fighting forces families to leave the city.
Years of fighting against unfair treatment finally bring results.

Forms

fight verb — To engage in conflict or resist something.

Similar words

combat: Usually refers to armed conflict, especially between military forces.
struggle: Emphasizes sustained effort against difficulty, not necessarily physical violence.
conflict: Can include serious disagreement without any physical violence.