duel

/duːəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A fight or contest between two people, usually with swords or guns.

“The two men agreed to settle their dispute with a duel at dawn.”

2. verb

To engage in a fight or contest with someone, especially with swords or guns.

“The two rivals decided to duel each other in the final round of the tournament.”

3. verb

To compete or challenge someone in a sport, game, or other contest.

“The two teams will duel it out for the championship title.”

Synonyms

  • contest
  • encounter
  • fight

Antonyms

  • peace
  • truce