This is the 1129th most frequent Spanish word.
combatir
To fight or struggle against something.
The word 'combatir' is used here to mean addressing or fighting against a harmful societal issue.
Es necesario combatir la discriminación en nuestra sociedad.
It is necessary to fight discrimination in our society.
In this usage, 'combatir' signifies taking actions to overcome a threat or disease.
Los médicos intentan combatir las infecciones con antibióticos.
Doctors try to combat infections with antibiotics.
Here, 'combatir' expresses the effort to confront and overcome challenges or difficulties.