Bekämpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bekämpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "fight", "combat" or "tackle".

Essential properties of "bekämpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: bekämpfen
Simple past: bekämpfte
Participle: bekämpft

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bekämpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fight against or combat a problem"

Definition: "To fight against something or someone, to combat or confront a problem or adverse situation."
Translation(s): fight, combat, tackle, oppose, struggle against
Synonym(s): bekämpfen, entgegentreten, entgegenwirken
Antonym(s): unterstützen
Related word(s): kämpfen, Abwehren, Widerstehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Korruption bekämpfen.We must fight corruption.
Die Regierung versucht, die Arbeitslosigkeit bekämpfen.The government tries to combat unemployment.
Sie bekämpft ihre Ängste mit Therapie.She combats her fears with therapy.

2.) "To attack or defeat an enemy"

Definition: "To attack or try to defeat an enemy or adversary in a conflict."
Translation(s): fight, combat, battle, oppose, defeat
Synonym(s): angreifen, bekriegen, befehden
Antonym(s): verteidigen
Related word(s): besiegen, niederringen, überwinden

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Armee bekämpft die Rebellen im Norden des Landes.The army fights the rebels in the north of the country.
Die beiden Parteien bekämpfen sich seit Jahren.The two parties have been fighting each other for years.
Er musste den Gegner im Boxring bekämpfen.He had to fight the opponent in the boxing ring.

3.) "Control or eliminate a disease or pest"

Definition: "To take measures to control or eliminate a disease or pest."
Translation(s): combat, fight, control, eliminate
Synonym(s): ausrotten, eindämmen, beseitigen
Related word(s): vorbeugen, behandeln, ausmerzen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Arzt verschrieb Antibiotika, um die Infektion zu bekämpfen.The doctor prescribed antibiotics to combat the infection.
Wir müssen Maßnahmen ergreifen, um den Klimawandel zu bekämpfen.We must take measures to combat climate change.
Die Landwirte versuchen, die Schädlinge auf natürliche Weise zu bekämpfen.Farmers try to combat pests naturally.

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