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war Synonyms
Another word for war
Choosing another word for war depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• 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 warfare."
Strongest
warfare
conflict
Strong
combat
fighting
hostilities
battle
bloodshed
strife
• 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 crusade to attract holiday travelers."
Strong
crusade
campaign
struggle
battle
fight
feud
rivalry
competition
Weak
tussle
• 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
fight
battle
Strong
combat
contend
clash
strive
feud
Weak
skirmish
Opposites of war
The opposite of war shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
peace
make peace
cooperation
ceasefire
cooperate
truce
armistice
harmony
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for War. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/war