wars

NOUN

armed conflict

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle bloodshed combat conflict fighting hostility strife strike struggle warfare

STRONG

contention contest enmity hostilities

WEAK

cold war police action

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord harmony peace surrender truce

STRONG

friendship good will kindness

WEAK

ceasefire

VERB

fight, battle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

differ go to war take up arms

STRONG

attack attempt bombard challenge clash combat contend contest disagree endeavor kill meet murder oppugn shell shoot strive struggle tug

WEAK

campaign against engage in combat make war march against take on take the field against wage war

Antonyms

STRONG

agree aid be lazy give up laze protect retreat surrender

WEAK

ceasefire make peace

Example Sentences

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Both were cheap to make and outgrossed big-budget franchise films like “Supergirl” and “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

But one conflict in particular stands out among all the rest because of it was one of the very first a young United States engaged in: the first of the Barbary Wars.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Four years later, hundreds of devotees, some from as far away as eastern Europe, come to meet like-minded fans, take photos, buy merchandise and talk all things Star Wars.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

And if you missed them, it’s also a good chance to catch up on recent shows like “Wonder Man” and “Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Mom got two tickets through work for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in concert.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks