Fight down Meaning in English
expression
ˈfaɪt/ /ˈdaʊn
FYTE-down
fˈaɪt/ /dˈaʊn
FYTE-down
Definition
To try hard to control or hide an emotion, reaction, or impulse so that you do not show it.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for emotions (anger, tears, laughter). Slightly formal or literary, often a mental effort. Commonly seen as 'fight down the urge/tears/anger.' Not used for physical fights.
Spanish: reprimir - controlarPortuguese (BR): reprimir - conterPortuguese (PT): reprimir - conterChinese (Simplified): 压制 - 克制Chinese (Traditional): 壓抑 - 剋制Hindi: दबाना (भावना) - नियंत्रित करनाArabic: يكبح - يُخمدBengali: দমন করা - সংবরণ করাRussian: сдерживать - подавлять (эмоции)Japanese: 抑え込むVietnamese: kìm nén - cố nénKorean: 억누르다 - 참다Turkish: bastırmak - zaptetmekUrdu: دبانا - روکنا (جذبہ/احساس)Indonesian: menahan - menekan
Example Sentences
She tried to fight down her tears during the meeting.
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He had to fight down his anger when he heard the news.
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I managed to fight down the urge to laugh in class.
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He tried to fight down a smile when she walked in.
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It's hard to fight down nerves before a big performance.
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She could barely fight down her excitement when she heard the news.
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