Combat and Uphold

Combat

Combat verb - To oppose (someone) in physical conflict.

Uphold and combat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uphold" instead a verb "Combat".

Uphold

Uphold verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.

Combat and uphold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Combat" instead a verb "Uphold".

Nearby Words: upholder, upholding

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

problems combat problems uphold problems

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Honor Before Reason: The girls often forgo carrying weapons or combat attire to uphold propriety, which means they frequently run into danger or "enemies" unarmed.
  • The Speechless: The Cannibal Leader is the only member of their tribe we hear speak, and only a single word: "More." Stand Your Ground: Attempted by Viktor, but he doesn't have the authority or combat skill to uphold it.
  • Yumichika is so determined to remain a subordinate of both Kenpachi and Ikkaku, and so determined to uphold the squad's kidou-hating, direct combat-loving philosophy, that he hides his power and would prefer to die than reveal the truth in public.
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