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war

[wawr] / wɔr /
NOUN
armed conflict
Synonyms
STRONGEST
battle bloodshed combat conflict fighting hostility strife strike struggle warfare
STRONG
contention contest enmity hostilities
WEAK
cold war police action
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accord harmony peace surrender truce
STRONG
friendship good will kindness
WEAK
cease-fire
VERB
fight, battle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
differ go to war take up arms
STRONG
attack attempt bombard challenge clash combat contend contest disagree endeavor kill meet murder oppugn shell shoot strive struggle tug
WEAK
campaign against engage in combat make war march against take on take the field against wage war
Antonyms
STRONG
agree aid be lazy give up laze protect retreat surrender
WEAK
make peace

Example Sentences

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Developments in the Iran war are in focus.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Even as the crisis in the Middle East drags on, Trump is coming to China partly to try to end the war.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

But data from last month showed apparel makers appeared to relent, as costs from the Iran war and the U.S.-led trade war pile up.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Elevated oil prices, fueled by the war in Iran, and AI-driven demand for real assets are expected to sustain commodity prices.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

One question ached through all of Holland like a long-held breath: would there be war?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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