warfare
Americannoun
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the process of military struggle between two nations or groups of nations; war.
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armed conflict between two massed enemies, armies, or the like.
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conflict, especially when vicious and unrelenting, between competitors, political rivals, etc.
noun
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the act, process, or an instance of waging war
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conflict, struggle, or strife
Other Word Forms
- semiwarfare noun
Etymology
Origin of warfare
1425–75; late Middle English werefare, i.e., a faring forth to war; war 1, fare
Example Sentences
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"But I think it fits more into broader economic warfare, and it has had direct ramifications for bilateral relations."
From BBC
All the proxy warfare in the world hadn’t done that.
But as a group, the Taliban sustained more than 20 years of war against the US and its Nato allies, so its capacity to carry out unconventional and guerrilla warfare is well evidenced.
From BBC
However, the Afghan Taliban has extensive experience in guerrilla warfare.
From BBC
The pact aims to arm Australia with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and would provide for cooperation in developing an array of warfare technologies.
From Barron's
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