What is another word for in combat?

Pronunciation: [ɪn kˈɒmbat] (IPA)

When on the battlefield, there are many different ways to describe being "in combat." Some synonyms include engaged in battle, fighting, taking part in warfare, being in the thick of it, and facing off against the enemy. Additionally, troops may be described as being in the line of fire, exchanging gunfire, or in the midst of a firefight. More aggressive terms include assaulting the enemy, going head-to-head, or engaging in an all-out war. These phrases all convey the intensity and danger of being in combat, with each providing a different perspective on the experience of fighting for one's country.

What are the hypernyms for In combat?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with In combat

  • I think I'd be a better president because I was in combat.
    George H. W. Bush
  • I could not claim them because I was not supposed to be flying in combat.
    Adolf Galland
  • After the loss of Columbia a couple of years ago, I think we were reminded of the risk. All of us, though, have always known that the Space Shuttle is a very risky vehicle, much more risky than even flying airplanes in combat.
    Mark Kelly
  • We have increasingly fewer and fewer journalists who have any military experience and understand what life is like in the military and in combat.
    Jim Lehrer
  • I do not believe in using women in combat, because females are too fierce.
    Margaret Mead

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