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war Antonyms

Opposite of war

Because the opposite of war shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state of organized, armed conflict between different countries or distinct groups within a country.

Usage Example

"Historians have written extensively about the economic and social causes of the peace."

Strongest
peace
Strong
truce
armistice
ceasefire
harmony
concord
amity

• noun (Context 2)

A sustained campaign against an undesirable situation or condition, or a state of intense competition and hostility between rivals.

Usage Example

"The two rival airlines engaged in a fierce price cooperation to attract holiday travelers."

Strongest
cooperation
Strong
harmony
alliance
accord
peace

• verb (Context 3)

To engage in an armed conflict, battle, or sustained struggle against an opponent or rival force.

Usage Example

"The neighboring kingdoms warred over control of the trade routes for decades."

Strongest
make peace
Strong
cooperate
conciliate
harmonize

Similar words to war

Words similar to war shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

warfare
fight
battle
conflict
combat
crusade
campaign
struggle
See all synonyms of war

• Nearby Words

wapiti
wapta
wapta falls
war
warble
warbler
warbonnet

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for War. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/war
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