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warring

UK
/ˈwɔː.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɔr.ɪŋ/

Translations

warringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɔːrɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɔrɪŋ/
Participial adjective derived from the verb "war".
The warring factions in the region have caused significant instability.
Les factions belligérantes de la région ont causé une forte instabilité.
The warring opinions within the committee made it difficult to reach a consensus.
Les opinions antagonistes au sein du comité ont rendu difficile l'obtention d'un consensus.
Synonyms
belligerent
conflicting
fighting
hostile
combatant
quarreling
battling
Antonyms
peaceful
warringnoun
UK
/ˈwɔː.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɔː.rɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning "the act or practice of engaging in war"; usually uncountable.
guerreAu sens de conflit armé prolongé ou d’état de guerre.
Centuries of constant warring exhausted the kingdom's resources.
Des siècles de guerre constante ont épuisé les ressources du royaume.
warverb

warring

Gerund

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
fight
struggle
engage
combat
battle

Definitions

warringgerund / present participle
Engaged in or involved in active warfare.
The warring factions in the region have caused significant instability.
In a state of strong conflict or opposition.
The warring opinions within the committee made it difficult to reach a consensus.
warringnoun
The act, process, or period of engaging in war; warfare.
Centuries of constant warring exhausted the kingdom's resources.
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.
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