war

simple noun127 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5

A war involving many of the largest and most powerful countries in the world.

A war between citizens of the same country.

Warfare involving the use of nuclear weapons.

A war that continues for an extended period.

A war that is unrestricted in terms of the weapons used or the territory involved.

A situation in which countries try to damage each other's trade, typically by imposition of tariffs or quotas.

A war fought for a religious cause or under divine guidance.

A war that concludes quickly.

A war caused or justified by differences in religion.

A war that has reached its maximum potential intensity.

An organized effort to end the trade and use of illegal drugs.

A war fought with no restrictions, using all available resources.

A situation in which countries harm each other's trade or economy.

A war started to prevent an anticipated attack from an enemy.

A war started to prevent an anticipated attack from an enemy.

A war that is deemed to be morally or theologically justifiable.

Warfare in which atomic bombs are used.

A period at the beginning of a war during which there is little fighting.

A person captured and held by an enemy during a war.

A formal announcement that a state of war exists.

The period immediately following a war.

The entire land, sea, and air area that is or may become involved in war operations.

The entire land, sea, and air area that is or may become involved in war operations.

In a state of armed conflict.

A conflict involving another party.

A conflict directed at a specific enemy or problem.

To be victorious in a war.

To be defeated in a war.

To take part in a war.

To carry on a war.

To begin a war against another country or group.

To stop a war from happening.

To prevent a war from happening.

A person who has served in the armed forces during a war.

People who have been harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a war.

A person admired for their courage and outstanding achievements in a war.

People who are killed or injured in a war.

Used when a war starts suddenly.

Used when a war starts.

Used when a war does not end.

Used when a war continues with great violence.

Used when a war or violence starts suddenly.

Used when a war continues for a long, tedious time.