do battle

do battle (with something)

to compete or argue with someone We plan to teach groups that normally do battle with each other to cooperate. Jessie liked to do battle with her brother.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of do battle (to fight against a military force)

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Micky	MIK-ee	English
Melech	-	Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Johnny	JAHN-ee	English
Gizi	-	Hungarian
Ignatia	-	Late Roman
Melania	me-LAHN-yah (Polish)	Italian, Spanish, Polish, Late Roman