American English
/ˈwɔɹˌfɛɹ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Organized fighting between opposing groups, especially with weapons and military forces.
Practice out loudOrganized fighting between opposing groups, especially with weapons and military forces.
Years of warfare destroyed the town.
Civilians suffered during the warfare.
wage warfare · engage in warfare · warfare against civilians
warfare between + two sides
the end of + warfare
A particular way of fighting, defined by the weapons, technology, or methods used.
Modern warfare depends heavily on technology.
Drone warfare has changed the battlefield.
modern warfare · nuclear warfare · drone warfare
[adjective] warfare
warfare using + technology
Attacks that use computers or computer networks against an enemy.
Cyber warfare can disrupt power grids.
Fighting by small groups that use surprise attacks and avoid large battles.
Guerrilla warfare continued in the mountains.
Actions intended to frighten or influence an enemy's thoughts and behavior.
Psychological warfare can weaken an enemy's confidence.