Definitions

1. noun

organized, large-scale fighting, typically involving the use of regular armies and the tactics of modern warfare; war.

“The government’s response to the insurgency was an escalation of warfare in the region.”

2. noun

the use of violence or threats to achieve aims or defend against perceived threats.

“The company’s aggressive marketing tactics were seen as a form of warfare in the cutthroat industry.”

3. noun

a particular type of warfare, such as chemical warfare or cyber warfare.

“The government has warned of the dangers of biological warfare and the need for greater international cooperation to prevent its spread.”

4. verb

to engage in or carry out war or fighting.

“The country has been waging warfare against the rebel forces for months.”