warfare

noun

war·fare ˈwȯr-ˌfer

Synonyms of warfare next

: military operations between enemies : hostilities, war

also : an activity undertaken by a political unit (such as a nation) to weaken or destroy another

economic warfare

: struggle between competing entities : conflict

Examples of warfare in a Sentence

that troubled household seems to be almost constantly in a state of warfare companies engaged in constant warfare for dominance in the market for smart phones and tablets

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His position once again puts him in charge of the world’s most powerful military, which -- often at his discretion -- can either engage in lethal warfare or act as a deterrent and a force for peace. —

Ian Pannell, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2025 Author of 'Swarm Troopers: How small drones will conquer the world,' following cutting-edge military technology in general and the drone warfare revolution in particular. —

David Hambling, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 But for the moment, the politburo members who want to pull back from endless warfare and try to rebuild political power in Gaza have the momentum and the leverage. —

Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025 Israelis will be required to withdraw from parts of Gaza that were wrested from terrorists after months of deadly urban warfare. —

The Editors, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for warfare