This is the 13410th most frequent German word.
bekämpfte
"Bekämpfte" means "combated" or "fought against" in English.
Here, 'bekämpfte' indicates actively working against an adverse condition (the disease) using dedicated effort.
Die Ärztin bekämpfte die Krankheit mit viel Engagement.
The doctor fought the illness with great commitment.
In this example, 'bekämpfte' is used metaphorically to describe overcoming personal challenges or fears.
Er bekämpfte seine Ängste und gewann neues Selbstvertrauen.
He fought his fears and gained new self-confidence.
Here, 'bekämpfte' refers to an organizational or systemic effort against a societal problem (corruption).