war
Pronunciation:
/wɔː//wɔɹ/noun
Definitions
Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces.
Example: The war was largely between Sunni and Shia militants.
A particular conflict of this kind.
(by extension) Any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict.
Example: You look like you've been through the wars.
Instruments of war.
verb
Definitions
To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).
To carry on, as a contest; to wage.