warfare (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːrfer/

Definition

The activity or business of waging war.

Examples

• Modern warfare involves sophisticated technology and cyber attacks.

• The country has a long history of tribal warfare.

• The novel vividly describes the horrors of trench warfare.

How to Use warfare

warfare between (prepositional phrase)

Conflict occurring between two or more groups or entities. — "The ceasefire aimed to stop the warfare between the two nations."

warfare tactics (collocation)

Methods and strategies used in war. — "The general studied historical warfare tactics to prepare for the upcoming battle."

Synonyms of warfare

Words with a similar meaning to warfare:

• fighting
• combat
• hostilities
• conflict

Antonyms of warfare

Words with the opposite meaning to warfare:

• peace
• truce

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