S: (n) struggle (struggle%1:04:01::), battle (battle%1:04:01::) (an energetic attempt to achieve something) "getting through the crowd was a real struggle"; "he fought a battle for recognition"
S: (n) conflict (conflict%1:04:00::), struggle (struggle%1:04:02::), battle (battle%1:04:02::) (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"
Verb
S: (v) battle (battle%2:33:00::), combat (combat%2:33:00::) (battle or contend against in or as if in a battle) "The Kurds are combating Iraqi troops in Northern Iraq"; "We must combat the prejudices against other races"; "they battled over the budget"