To fought, also known as fighting, is an action of engaging in physical combat or struggling against an adversary. There are numerous synonyms for fighting, including battling, brawling, wrestling, contending, scrapping, confronting, skirmishing, clashing, dueling, and struggling. Each of these words has a slightly different meaning, but all indicate some form of physical or verbal conflict. Other synonyms for fighting may depend on the context, such as resisting, taking a stand, or standing up for oneself. Regardless of the synonym used, fighting can be both a necessary and challenging behavior in certain situations.