warfare

noun
UK: /ˈwɔːfeə(r)/
US: /ˈwɔːrfer/

  1. The activity of fighting a war.

    1. The warfare stopped after the peace agreement was signed.
    2. Cyber warfare is becoming a serious threat to national security, requiring advanced strategies.

  2. The methods and equipment used in fighting a war.

    1. New technology is used in modern warfare.
    2. Biological warfare is banned by international conventions due to its devastating consequences.

  3. Conflict or competition between groups.

    1. There is a lot of price warfare between stores.
    2. The company engaged in aggressive marketing warfare to gain market share against its rivals.

Synonyms

fighting battle conflict struggle combat

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "warfare" in English means: The activity of fighting a war., The methods and equipment used in fighting a war., Conflict or competition between groups..

The phonetic transcription of "warfare" is /ˈwɔːfeə(r)/ in British English and /ˈwɔːrfer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "warfare": fighting, battle, conflict, struggle, combat.

Example usage of "warfare": "The warfare stopped after the peace agreement was signed.". More examples on the page.