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war

UK
/wɔː/
US
/wɔr/

Translations

warnoun
wars
pl
UK
/wɔː/
US
/wɔr/
The war between the two nations lasted for over a decade.
La guerre entre les deux nations a duré plus d'une décennie.
guerreAu sens d’un conflit armé particulier ou d’une période de guerre.
World War II was one of the most devastating wars in history.
La Seconde Guerre mondiale a été l'une des guerres les plus dévastatrices de l'histoire.
lutteAu sens figuré, pour une campagne ou un effort soutenu contre un fléau.
The government declared a war on drugs to combat the rising issue of substance abuse.
Le gouvernement a déclaré une lutte contre la drogue pour combattre le problème croissant de l'abus de substances.
Synonyms
fight
warfare
struggle
hostilities
combat
battle
conflict
skirmish
clash
engagement
Antonyms
peace
warverb
warred
Past Simple
warred
Past Participle
warring
Gerund
UK
/wɔː/
US
/wɔr/
combattreAu sens figuré, pour s’opposer vigoureusement à quelqu’un ou à quelque chose.
Throughout his career he warred against corruption in the industry.
Tout au long de sa carrière, il a combattu la corruption dans le secteur.
Additional translations
guerroyerEmploi littéraire ou soutenu pour parler d’un conflit armé.
Synonyms
struggle
engage
combat
fight
battle
waradjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to warfare (e.g., 'war crimes').
de guerre
The committee investigated war crimes committed during the conflict.
Le comité a enquêté sur les crimes de guerre commis pendant le conflit.
Synonyms
warlike
wartime
martial
military
belligerent
bellicose
militant
combative
hostile
belligerent-minded

Definitions

warnoun
A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.
The war between the two nations lasted for over a decade.
A particular armed conflict or the period of time during which it occurs.
World War II was one of the most devastating wars in history.
A sustained effort to deal with or end a particular unpleasant or undesirable situation or condition.
The government declared a war on drugs to combat the rising issue of substance abuse.
warverb
To engage in a state of armed conflict or warfare.
The two countries have been warring for decades over the disputed territory.
To contend or struggle vigorously against something or someone.
Throughout his career he warred against corruption in the industry.
waradjective
Relating to or used in warfare.
The committee investigated war crimes committed during the conflict.
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