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war (EN)
noun, verb

noun “war”

singular war, plural wars or uncountable
  1. an organized conflict between nations or large groups, employing military forces, soldiers, and weapons
    The country was devastated by years of war, leaving many cities in ruins.
  2. an intense competition between groups or countries, focused on achieving dominance without physical combat
    The two tech giants are in a fierce war over smartphone market share.
  3. a long and determined effort to stop or eliminate something that is seen as harmful or bad
    The city has been waging a war against pollution for years.
  4. (internet) a heated argument between people who have different opinions about something
    The comment section turned into a war over the best way to cook pasta.

verb “war”

infinitive war; he wars; past tense warred; past part. warred; ger. warring
  1. to take part in a conflict or battle
    The two countries war with each other over the disputed territory.