# combating

Pronunciation: US say "kuhm-BAT-ing" /kəmˈbætɪŋ/; UK say "KOM-bat-ing" /ˈkɒmbætɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of combat. — Alternative spelling of combatting: present participle and gerund of combat
   - Simple: The -ing form of combat. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _The agency spent years combating fraud in the housing market._
   - _Combating misinformation requires patience and clear evidence._

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