WARS Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word wars. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| warfare | nounn | |||||
noun • the waging of armed conflict against an enemy • an active struggle between competing entities | ||||||
| hostilities | nounn | |||||
noun • fighting; acts of overt warfare | ||||||
| battles | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • an energetic attempt to achieve something • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) verb • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle | ||||||
| campaigns | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a race between candidates for elective office • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end • several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints) • an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) verb • run, stand, or compete for an office or a position • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • go on a campaign; go off to war | ||||||
| clashes | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a loud resonant repeating noise • a state of conflict between persons • a state of conflict between colors • a minor short-term fight verb • crash together with violent impact • be incompatible; be or come into conflict • disagree violently | ||||||
| combats | verbv | |||||
noun • an engagement fought between two military forces • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle verb • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle | ||||||
| conflicts | nounn | |||||
noun • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests • an incompatibility of dates or events • opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) • a disagreement or argument about something important verb • be in conflict • go against, as of rules and laws | ||||||
| confrontations | nounn | |||||
noun • a bold challenge • discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions • a hostile disagreement face-to-face • the act of hostile groups opposing each other • a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison | ||||||
| encounters | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a minor short-term fight • a casual or unexpected convergence • a casual meeting with a person or thing • a hostile disagreement face-to-face verb • come together • come upon, as if by accident; meet with • be beset by • experience as a reaction • contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | ||||||
| fights | verbv | |||||
noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle • an aggressive willingness to compete • an intense verbal dispute • a boxing or wrestling match verb • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight • fight against or resist strongly • make a strenuous or labored effort • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for | ||||||
| skirmishes | nounn | |||||
noun • a minor short-term fight verb • engage in a skirmish | ||||||
| struggles | nounn | |||||
noun • an energetic attempt to achieve something • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • strenuous effort verb • make a strenuous or labored effort • to exert strenuous effort against opposition • climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | ||||||
| state of war | nounn | |||||
noun • a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply | ||||||
