war [wawr]<br><br>
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noun
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<p>
a conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations or between parties within a nation; warfare, as by land, sea, or air.
a state or period of armed hostility or active military operations:<br>
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<quote>
The two nations were at war with each other.
a contest carried on by force of arms, as in a series of battles or campaigns:
the War of 1812.
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<b>
verb (used without object), warred, warring.
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<ul>
<li>to make or carry on war; fight:</li>
<li>to war with a neighboring nation.</li>
<li>to carry on active hostility or contention:</li>
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<quote>
Throughout her life she warred with sin and corruption.
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