Combat
Take on
Take on verb - To enter into contest or conflict with.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Gesta Danorum: Fighting against the Swedish usurper Sorli, Ragnar and his three sons Bjorn, Fridleif and Radbard take on a Swedish champion and his seven sons in a public single combat.
Source: Combat by Champion -
It doesn't stop her from being the four-times Mistral tournament champion and a world-class, world-renowned fighter who can take on an entire four-man combat team by herself and win with ease.
Source: Combat Stilettos -
Combat Stilettos: Averted; Helen would rather take on terrorists barefoot than try it in heels.
Source: Film / True Lies
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