Death Struggle

Pronunciation: /dɛθ ˈstrʌɡəl/

Definitions of death struggle

noun A struggle or fight that is intense and possibly life-threatening, often used to describe a battle with death itself

Example Sentences

A1 The two cats were in a death struggle over the mouse.

A2 The hero and villain engaged in a fierce death struggle in the final battle scene.

B1 The soldiers were locked in a death struggle for control of the strategic hill.

B2 The political parties were in a death struggle to win the upcoming election.

C1 The company was in a death struggle to survive amidst fierce competition.

C2 The nations were in a death struggle for dominance in the region, leading to escalating tensions.

Examples of death struggle in a Sentence

formal The two warriors engaged in a fierce death struggle on the battlefield.

informal The two boxers were locked in a brutal death struggle in the ring.

slang The gang members were involved in a deadly death struggle over territory.

figurative The company is in a death struggle with its competitors for market dominance.

Grammatical Forms of death struggle

• plural: death struggles
• comparative: more death struggle
• superlative: most death struggle
• present tense: death struggles
• future tense: will death struggle
• perfect tense: has death struggled
• continuous tense: is death struggling
• singular: death struggle
• positive degree: death struggle
• infinitive: to death struggle
• gerund: death struggling
• participle: death struggled

Origin and Evolution of death struggle

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'death struggle' originated from the concept of a fight or battle that results in the ultimate defeat or demise of one of the participants.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'death struggle' has come to be used metaphorically to describe any intense or decisive confrontation or conflict, not necessarily resulting in actual death.