take the field Synonyms

campaign adopt a warlike stance be in conflict exchange blows argybargy take up the gauntlet take up arms go to war do battle declare war lock horns bandy with clash with conduct a war adopt a warlike position adopt a combative position act without restraint skirmish with ply weapons take all comers carry on war brush with campaigns argol-bargol argie bargie be at war grapple fight feud engage contend clash challenge battle attack meet protect quarrel campaigning join battle argle-bargle wrestle wrangle tilt strive skirmish resist altercate