combat between gladiators

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gladiate

(botany) Sword-shaped.

To fight as a gladiator, to digladiate.

simple past tense and past participle of gladiator

present participle of gladiator

(in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.

To fight as entertainment for others. / To compete in a public contest. / To debate or argue. / To act aggressively toward others.

simple past tense and past participle of gladiate

present participle of gladiate