Phrase guide

fight down

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To suppress (a feeling or emotion).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • He fought down the urge to laugh.
  • She fought down the rage building up inside her.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

fight against or resist strongly

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The senator said he would oppose the bill
  • Don't fight it!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fight, oppose, fight back, defend

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: contend, fight, struggle

Narrower terms: recalcitrate, resist, stand, fend, hold out, withstand, stand firm, repel, repulse, fight off, rebuff, drive back

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Etymology

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