battle

How to sign: an energetic attempt to achieve something
"getting through the crowd was a real struggle"; "he fought a battle for recognition";

Similiar / Same: struggle

Categories: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try

Within this category: duel, joust, scramble

battle

How to sign: an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
"the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs";

Similiar / Same: conflict, struggle

Categories: group action

Within this category: class struggle, feud, fight, pacification, rebellion, strife, tug-of-war, turf war, war