War & Conflict
Military action, weapons, defense, violence, and conflict.
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fight
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/fəɪt/
To take part in a physical or violent struggle against someone.
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war
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/wɔɹ/
An armed fight between countries or large groups, usually involving military forces.
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gun
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/ˈɡʌn/
A weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles.
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attack
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/əˈtæk/
To use violence against someone or something.
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peace
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/pis/
A situation without war or fighting between countries or groups.
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military
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/ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛ.ɹi/
Relating to the armed forces such as the army, navy, and air force.
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soldier
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/ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/
A person who serves in an army.
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fight off
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to resist an attacker and force it to retreat
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army
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/ˈɑɹ.mi/
A country's military force, especially the part that fights on land.
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enemy
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/ˈɛn.ə.mi/
A person who hates you, opposes you, or wants to harm you.
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battle
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/ˈbætl̩/
A fight between armies or groups of people during a war.
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weapon
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/ˈwɛp.ən/
An object such as a gun, knife, or sword used to fight or harm people.
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bomb
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/bɑm/
A weapon that explodes and causes damage.
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sword
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[sɔɹd]
A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or stabbing.
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defense
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/ˈdiːˌfɛns/
The act of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
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violence
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/ˈvaɪ.(ə.)ləns/
Behaviour that uses physical force to hurt, damage, or kill.
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conflict
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/ˈkɑn.flɪkt/
A serious disagreement or fight between people or groups.
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invasion
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/ɪnˈveɪʒən/
The act of entering a country or area with an army to take control of it.
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air force
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sergeant
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/ˈsɑɹ.d͡ʒənt/
The highest rank of noncommissioned officer in some non-naval military forces and police.
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revolution
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/ˌɹɛv.əˈluː.ʃən/
A sudden, often violent attempt by people to overthrow a government and change the political system.
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alliance
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/əˈlaɪ.əns/
An agreement between countries or groups to work together, often for military or political reasons.
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corporal
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/ˈkoɹ.pɚ.əl/
A low-ranking officer in the army, above a private and below a sergeant.
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missile
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/ˈmɪs.(ə)l/
A flying weapon that is powered and can be steered toward its target.
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regiment
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/ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/
a military unit made up of several smaller groups of soldiers
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cavalry
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/ˈkæ.vəl.ɹi/
The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.
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bomber
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/ˈbɑmɚ/
A military aircraft built to carry and drop bombs.
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troop
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/tɹuːp/
Soldiers, especially when thought of as a group.
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outpost
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/ˈaʊt.poʊst/
a small military position located some distance from the main force or base
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firearm
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/ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/
A gun that can be carried and used as a weapon.
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wartime
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/ˈwɔː(ɹ)taɪm/
A period of time during which a war is being fought.
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blaster
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/ˈblæs.tɚ/
a powerful fictional hand weapon that fires an energy beam or pulse
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paratrooper
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/ˈpæɹətɹupəɹ/
A soldier trained to jump from aircraft by parachute into a battle area.
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fire brigade
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skirmish
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/ˈskɝmɪʃ/
a small fight or battle between two groups
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yield up
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to surrender something under pressure or force
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corps
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/kɔɹ/
A large military unit made up of several divisions.
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commandant
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/ˈkɑːmənˌdænt/
the officer in charge of a military unit, fort, camp, school, prison, or district
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court-martial
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/ˈkɔrtˌmɑr.ʃəl/
a military court, or a trial held by such a court, for members of the armed forces accused of breaking military law
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deployment
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/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/
The movement of military forces into position, especially before action.
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ordnance
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/ˈoɹdnəns/
military weapons, ammunition, and related equipment
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infantryman
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/ˈɪn.fən.tri.mən/
a soldier who serves in the infantry and is trained to fight primarily on foot
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beachhead
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/ˈbiːtʃhɛd/
a defended position on an enemy shore, seized by landing troops and held so that an invasion can push inland
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mow down
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to kill or strike down many people indiscriminately
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dagger
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/ˈdæɡɚ/
A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
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gunman
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/ˈɡʌnmən/
a criminal armed with a gun, especially a professional killer.
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mercenary
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/ˈmɝ.sə.ˌnɛɹ.i/
A soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them, rather than out of loyalty.
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horseman
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/ˈhɔɹsmən/
A soldier on horseback, especially a cavalryman.
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machete
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/məˈʃɛ.ti/
a large heavy knife used for cutting vegetation or as a weapon
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armory
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/ˈɑːrmɝi/
A building where weapons and military equipment are stored.
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emir
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/əˈmɪr/
a ruler, prince, governor, or military commander in an Islamic country or polity
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crusader
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/kruˈseɪdɚ/
a participant in one of the medieval Christian military expeditions known as the Crusades
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bayonet
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/ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/
a blade designed to be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle and used as a close-combat weapon
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armada
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/ɑrˈmɑdə/
a large fleet of warships or other military craft
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musket
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/ˈmʌskət/
a long, muzzle-loading shoulder firearm, especially the smoothbore infantry weapon used before rifles became standard
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fife
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/ˈfaɪf/
a small, high-pitched transverse flute, traditionally played with drums in military music
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adjutant
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/ˈædʒətənt/
a military officer who assists a commanding officer, especially with administration
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musketeer
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/ˌmʌs.kəˈtɪə(ɹ)/
historical: a foot soldier armed with a musket
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quartermaster
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/ˈkwɔːr.t̬ɚˌmæs.tɚ/
a military officer or specialist responsible for supplies, equipment, transport, and often accommodation
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khaki
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/xɑki/
a dull yellowish-brown color or sturdy cloth, especially as used for military uniforms
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medley
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/ˈmɛdli/
Combat, fighting; a battle.
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javelin
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/ˈdʒæv.lɪn/
a light spear designed to be thrown by hand as a weapon in war or hunting
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lancer
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/ˈlæn.sɚ/
historical: a cavalry soldier armed with a lance
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junta
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/ˈhʊntə/
a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power
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dragoon
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/dɹəˈɡun/
historical: a mounted soldier trained to fight on foot, later a cavalry soldier
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hetman
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/ˈhɛtmən/
a Cossack leader or military commander
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truncheon
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/ˈtrʌn.tʃən/
a short, thick club carried as a weapon by a police officer
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billet
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/ˈbɪl.ət/
temporary lodging assigned to a soldier or another member of an organization
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colonel
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/ˈkɝ.nl̩/
A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
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aide-de-camp
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/ˌeɪd.dəˈkæmp/
a military officer serving as a confidential assistant to a senior officer or head of state
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firing
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/ˈfaɪərɪŋ/
the act of discharging a weapon, dismissing staff, or baking pottery
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affray
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/əˈfreɪ/
a noisy public fight or brawl disturbing the peace
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arsenal
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/ˈɑrsənəl/
a store or collection of weapons and military equipment
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lieutenant
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/luˈtɛnənt/
a deputy or a junior commissioned military or police officer
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projectile
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/prəˈdʒɛktl/
an object propelled through the air, especially as a weapon
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armament
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/ˈɑrməmənt/
military weapons and equipment, or the process of arming for war
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cudgel
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/ˈkʌdʒəl/
a short thick stick used as a weapon
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foeman
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/ˈfoʊmən/
an enemy in war; an opponent in combat
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pacifism
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/ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/
the belief that disputes should be settled without violence or war
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shiv
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/ʃɪv/
a homemade or improvised knife, especially one used as a weapon
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torpedo
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/tɔrˈpiːdoʊ/
a self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or wreck something
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trooper
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/ˈtruːpɚ/
a soldier in a cavalry or armored unit, or a state police officer
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war whoop
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/ˈwɔrˌwuːp/
historical: a loud cry used as a signal or expression of aggression when entering battle
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