duel is the dictionary form of dueled Definition of duel
1
[ noun ] a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
2
[ noun ] any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)
3
[ verb ] fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman

Examples

"In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters"

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