forcejear

Definitions of forcejear
  1. verb
    be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
    synonyms: batallar, bregar, luchar, pelearse
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    arrastrar, remolcar
    struggle in opposition
    defenderse
    fight against or resist strongly
    combatir, luchar
    battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
    guerrear
    make or wage war
    asaltar, atacar
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
    justar
    joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback
    luchar, pelearse
    carry out a feud
    escaramuzar
    engage in a skirmish
    luchar
    fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
    resistir
    stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
    inclinar, ladear
    charge with a tilt
    bombardear
    attack suddenly and without warning
    bombardear
    throw bombs at or attack with bombs
    atacar con torpedos, torpedear
    attack or hit with torpedoes
    boxear, pelearse
    box lightly
    hacer una redada, saquear
    search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
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