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war
Part of speech: NounThe state of armed attack of defense aginst another; a contest by force between states or nations; an armed conflict; oppsition or contest; contention; as, a war of words; hostility or enmity.
Part of speech: VerbTo engage in an armed conflict; fight.
Part of speech: Past tenseWarred.
Part of speech: Past participleWarring.
Usage examples "war":- War is the father and king and lord of all things. - "A Short History of Greek Philosophy", John Marshall.
- For what purpose must he call out this war power? - "The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, Vol. 1 (of 2)", Jefferson Davis.
- If you are going to make a political matter of it at all, you'd far better try the Secretary of State for War. - "The Red Hand of Ulster", George A. Birmingham.