Fight down
phrasal verb
To try very hard to control or hide a strong feeling.
He had to fight down his panic in order to answer correctly.
Often appears as...
- fight down a smile
- fight down a laugh
phrasal verb
To push down or defeat an enemy or adversary.
The resistance fighters fought down the invaders
Often appears as...
- fight down the enemy
- fight down the opposition
phrasal verb
To try very hard to control or hide a strong feeling.
He had to fight down his panic in order to answer correctly.
Often appears as...
- fight down a smile
- fight down a laugh
phrasal verb
To push down or defeat an enemy or adversary.
The resistance fighters fought down the invaders
Often appears as...
- fight down the enemy
- fight down the opposition
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Struggle
Indicates an internal effort to control emotions, often in a situation where it's important to remain composed.
She had to fight down tears during the speech.
Pro Tip 2/3Concealing Emotions
Used when someone tries not to show their feelings, especially to maintain social decorum.
In the interview, he fought down his frustration.
Pro Tip 3/3Momentary Impulse
Often applied in moments where an immediate emotional response must be controlled quickly.
He fought down the urge to yell.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Struggle
Indicates an internal effort to control emotions, often in a situation where it's important to remain composed.
She had to fight down tears during the speech.
Pro Tip 2/3Concealing Emotions
Used when someone tries not to show their feelings, especially to maintain social decorum.
In the interview, he fought down his frustration.
Pro Tip 3/3Momentary Impulse
Often applied in moments where an immediate emotional response must be controlled quickly.
He fought down the urge to yell.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Struggle
Indicates an internal effort to control emotions, often in a situation where it's important to remain composed.
She had to fight down tears during the speech.
Pro Tip 2/3Concealing Emotions
Used when someone tries not to show their feelings, especially to maintain social decorum.
In the interview, he fought down his frustration.
Pro Tip 3/3Momentary Impulse
Often applied in moments where an immediate emotional response must be controlled quickly.
He fought down the urge to yell.
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