warfare

war-fare · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The activity of fighting a war, especially using military forces.

  2. 2.

    Engagement in or the activities involved in war.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    chemical warfare — Use of chemical weapons.
  • •
    cyber warfare — Attacks on computer systems.

Related words

Antonyms: peace
See also: battle, combat, war
Synonyms: combat, fighting, war

Etymology

From war + fare ("going, journey"), literally "the going to war."