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Intense armed conflict
War is an armed conflict between the armed forces of states, or between governmental forces and armed groups that are organized under a certain command
War
Topics referred to by the same term
conflicts. War or WAR may also refer to: War, West Virginia War Creek, a stream in West Virginia Warwickshire county in England, standard code War (band)
War_(disambiguation)
1914–1918 global conflict
World War I, or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies
World_War_I
Global conflict (1939–1945)
World War II, or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945), was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers
World_War_II
Ongoing armed conflict in West Asia
Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. Hostilities broke out after US–Israeli airstrikes
2026_Iran_war
Ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East
Gaza war is an armed conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel, fought as part of the unresolved Israeli–Palestinian and Gaza–Israel conflicts. The war began
Gaza_war
Ongoing conflict since 2014
The Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 and is ongoing. Following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, Russia occupied Crimea and annexed it from Ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian_war
1932 Australian nuisance wildlife management campaign
The Emu War (or Great Emu War) was a nuisance wildlife management military operation undertaken in Australia in late 1932 to address public concern over
Emu_War
Topics referred to by the same term
A god of war is a deity associated with war. God of War or Gods of War may also refer to: The Gods of War, a 1985 novel by historical author John Toland
God_of_War
2025 war in West Asia
The Twelve-Day War was an armed conflict between Iran and Israel which lasted from 13 to 24 June 2025. It began when Israel bombed military and nuclear
Twelve-Day_War
1775–1783 conflict in North America
The American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783), also known as the Revolutionary War or American War of Independence or simply the
American_Revolutionary_War
Term used to refer to World War I
"The war to end war" (now commonly phrased "the war to end all wars"; originally from the 1914 book The War That Will End War by H. G. Wells) is a term
The_war_to_end_war
1982 undeclared Argentina–United Kingdom war
The Falklands War (Spanish: Guerra de las Malvinas) was a ten-week undeclared war between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982 over two British Overseas
Falklands_War
1861–1865 conflict in the United States
The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North")
American_Civil_War
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East
Since 2 March 2026, there has been an ongoing war in Lebanon between Israel and the Lebanese Shia militant group Hezbollah, with Israel invading parts
2026_Lebanon_war
Legendary war in Greek mythology
The Trojan War was a legendary conflict in Greek mythology that took place around the thirteenth century or early twelfth century BC. The war was waged
Trojan_War
1992–1995 armed conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosnian War (Serbo-Croatian: Rat u Bosni i Hercegovini / Рат у Босни и Херцеговини) was an armed conflict that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnian_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Civil War or civil war in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Civil War may refer to: Civil war, a war between organized groups within the same state
Civil_War
1812–1815 conflict in North America
Wars. The United States declared war on Britain on 18 June 1812. Although peace terms were agreed upon in the December 1814 Treaty of Ghent, the war did
War_of_1812
1955–1975 war in Southeast Asia
of the Indochina wars and a proxy war of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and US. The Vietnam War was one of the postcolonial wars of national liberation
Vietnam_War
Brief war between El Salvador and Honduras in 1969
The Football War (Spanish: guerra del fútbol), also known as the Soccer War or the 100 Hour War, was a brief military conflict fought between El Salvador
Football_War
1803–1815 series of wars led by Napoleon
Napoleonic Wars 800km 497miles 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) were a global series of conflicts fought by a fluctuating array of
Napoleonic_Wars
British television detective series (2002–2015)
Foyle's War is a British detective drama television series set during and shortly after the Second World War, created by Midsomer Murders screenwriter
Foyle's_War
Medieval Anglo-French conflicts, 1337–1453
Hundred Years' War (French: Guerre de Cent Ans; 1337–1453 [116 years]) was a conflict between the kingdoms of England and France and a civil war in France
Hundred_Years'_War
2021 American science fiction film
The Tomorrow War is a 2021 American military science-fiction action film directed by Chris McKay, written by Zach Dean, and starring Chris Pratt. It was
The_Tomorrow_War
Topics referred to by the same term
term Lebanon War can refer to: 1982 Lebanon War 2006 Lebanon War 2024 Lebanon war 2026 Lebanon war It can also refer to: Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990)
Lebanon_War
Third-person shooter video game series
Gears of War (also referred to as Gears) is a media franchise centered on a series of video games created by Epic Games, developed and managed by The
Gears_of_War
2003–2011 conflict in Iraq
The Iraq War (Arabic: حرب العراق, romanized: ḥarb al-ʿirāq), also referred to as the Second Gulf War (Gulf War II), was a protracted armed conflict in
Iraq_War
Season of television series
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (BLEACH 千年血戦篇, Burīchi: Sennen Kessen-hen), also known as Bleach: The Blood Warfare, is a Japanese anime television series
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Bleach:_Thousand-Year_Blood_War
1990–1991 conflict in the Middle East
The Gulf War was an armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States. The coalition's efforts were in two phases: Operation
Gulf_War
Vehicular combat multiplayer video game
War Thunder (Originally known as War Thunder: World of Planes) is a 2013 free-to-play vehicular combat multiplayer video game produced by Gaijin Entertainment
War_Thunder
Global war among European powers (1756–1763)
Third Silesian War, French and Indian War, Third Carnatic War, Anglo-Spanish War (1762–1763), and Spanish–Portuguese War. Although the War of the Austrian
Seven_Years'_War
Mass killings during Korean war
The Korean War was a major conflict of the Cold War and among the most destructive conflicts of the modern era, with approximately 3 million killed, most
War_crimes_in_the_Korean_War
German state from 1933 to 1945
the Allies defeated Germany and entered the capital, Berlin, ending World War II in Europe. After Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany in 1933, the
Nazi_Germany
1950–1953 conflict in Korean Peninsula
The Korean War (25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953) was an armed conflict fought on the Korean Peninsula between North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of
Korean_War
1947–1991 geopolitical rivalry between US and USSR
The Cold War was a period of international geopolitical rivalry between the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR) and their respective allies
Cold_War
1999 novel by László Krasznahorkai
War and War (Hungarian: Háború és háború) is a 1999 novel by the Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai. It tells the story of a Hungarian man who is obsessed
War_and_War
1973 war between Israel and Arab states
The Yom Kippur War, also known as the 1973 Arab–Israeli War, the fourth Arab–Israeli War, the October War, or the Ramadan War (6–25 October 1973), was
Yom_Kippur_War
2024 film by Alex Garland
Civil War is a 2024 dystopian war-thriller film written and directed by Alex Garland, and starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen
Civil_War_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
War paint is paint ritually applied to the face and/or body prior to going into a battle. Look up war paint in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. War Paint
War_Paint
1832 treatise by von Clausewitz
ˈkʁiːɡə]) is a book on war and military strategy by Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz (1780–1831), written mostly after the Napoleonic Wars, between 1816 and
On_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Man o' War was a thoroughbred racehorse considered an all-time great. Man o' War (or capitalization variations thereof) may also refer to: Portuguese
Man_o'_war
War involving major global states
World War I (1914–1918) and World War II (1939–1945). Some historians have also characterized other global conflicts as world wars, such as the Cold War and
World_war
2019 Marvel Studios film
Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the direct sequel to Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and the 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed
Avengers:_Endgame
Tenth conflict of the Russo-Turkish wars (1853–1856)
The Crimean War was fought between Russia and an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, France, the United Kingdom, and Sardinia from October 1853 to February
Crimean_War
2018 Marvel Studios film
Avengers: Infinity War is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed
Avengers:_Infinity_War
Variant of a national flag for use by a country's military forces when on land
A war ensign, also known as a military flag, battle flag, or standard, is a variant of a national flag for use by a country's military forces when on
War_flag
1980–1988 armed conflict in West Asia
The Iran–Iraq War, also referred to as the First Gulf War (Gulf War I) and the First Imposed War, began with the Iraqi invasion of Iran in September 1980
Iran–Iraq_War
War between Athens and Sparta (431–404 BC)
The Peloponnesian War was fought in the Eastern Mediterranean between the Athenian-led Delian League and the Spartan-led Peloponnesian League from 431
Peloponnesian_War
Theater of World War II
The Pacific War, sometimes called the Asia–Pacific War or the Pacific Theater, was the theater of World War II fought between Japan and the Allies in
Pacific_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Anglo-Afghan Wars may refer to: First Anglo-Afghan War (1838–1842) Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–1880) Third Anglo-Afghan War (1919) Hazara Expedition
Anglo-Afghan_War
Phase since 2022 of war ongoing since 2014
starting the largest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II, in a major escalation of the existing war between the two countries that began
Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)
Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–present)
Topics referred to by the same term
Cherokee war chief Tustenuggee, the war chief of a town in the Muscogee Confederacy The War Chief, a Time Lord character in the Doctor Who serial The War Games
War_chief
Increasing audio levels in recorded music
The loudness war (or loudness race) is a trend of increasing audio levels in recorded music, which reduces audio fidelity and—according to many critics—listener
Loudness_war
Casino table game
Casino War is a proprietary casino table game based on the game of War. It is distributed by Shuffle Master, a division of Scientific Games. The game
Casino_War
Topics referred to by the same term
War may refer to the following conflicts: Saukrieg ("Pig War") 1555–58 feud between the Bishop of Meissen and the family of his predecessor Pig War (1859)
Pig_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Gulf War in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The Gulf War (1990–1991) was an armed conflict between Iraq and a multinational military coalition
Gulf_War_(disambiguation)
1927–1949 civil war in China
The Chinese Civil War was fought between the Kuomintang-led government of the Republic of China and the forces of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Armed
Chinese_Civil_War
1991–2001 series of wars in the Balkans
The Yugoslav Wars were a series of separate but related ethnic conflicts, wars of independence, and insurgencies that took place from 1991 to 2001 in
Yugoslav_Wars
Military campaign following the September 11 attacks
"World War III", "World War IV" (assuming the Cold War was World War III), "Bush's War on Terror", "The Long War", "The Forever War", "The Global War on Terror"
War_on_terror
Since April 2023, there has been a civil war in Sudan between the two main factions of the country's military government. The conflict involves the internationally
Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
Sudanese_civil_war_(2023–present)
1593–1606 Habsburg–Ottoman war
The Long Turkish War, or Thirteen Years' War, was an indecisive land war between the Holy Roman Empire (primarily the Habsburg monarchy) and the Ottoman
Long_Turkish_War
1967 war between Israel and Arab states
The Six-Day War, or the 1967 Arab–Israeli war (5–10 June 1967), was fought between Israel and a coalition of Arab states, primarily Egypt, Syria, and
Six-Day_War
1936–1939 civil war in Spain
The Spanish Civil War (Spanish: La guerra civil española) was fought from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans and the Nationalist rebels. Republicans
Spanish_Civil_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Syrian War may refer to: Syrian Wars, a series of six wars between 274 BC and 168 BC opposing the Seleucid and Ptolemaic kingdoms Roman–Seleucid War (192–188
Syrian_War
2005 American crime drama film
Lord of War is a 2005 crime drama film written and directed by Andrew Niccol. It stars Nicolas Cage, Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan, Ethan Hawke, and Eamonn
Lord_of_War
Rivalry between Emacs and vi text editors
The editor war is the rivalry between users of the Emacs and vi (now usually Vim) text editors. The rivalry has become an enduring part of hacker culture
Editor_war
1807–1814 war against Napoleon in Iberia
Ciudad Rodrigo Salamanca Burgos Tordesillas Vitoria Toulouse The Peninsular War (1808–1814) was fought in the Iberian Peninsula by the Iberian nations Spain
Peninsular_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Border War may refer to: Paduan–Venetian border war (1372–1373) Border War or Bleeding Kansas (1854–1859), a series of violent events involving Free-Staters
Border_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Chechen War may refer to: Chechen–Russian conflict, 1785–2017 Caucasian War, 1817–1864 Murid War, 1829–1859, a.k.a. Russian Conquest of Chechnya and Dagestan
Chechen_War
War from 1870 to 1871
The Franco-Prussian War, occasionally known as the Franco-German War, and sometimes referred to in France as the War of 1870, was a conflict between France
Franco-Prussian_War
1954–1962 war of Algerian independence from France
The Algerian War, also known as the Algerian Revolution, the Franco-Algerian War, or the Algerian War of Independence, was an armed conflict between France
Algerian_War
Index of articles associated with the same name
Sudanese Civil War refers to at least three separate conflicts, intermittently ongoing for more than 70 years, in Sudan: First Sudanese Civil War (1955–1972)
Sudanese_Civil_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Anglo-Spanish War may refer to: Alfonso VIII's invasion of Gascony (1205–1207 or 1208) Hundred Years' War (1337–1453), includes the War of the Breton
Anglo-Spanish_War
1996–1997 war in central Africa
The First Congo War, also known as Africa's First World War, was a civil and international military conflict that lasted from 24 October 1996 to 16 May
First_Congo_War
1998–2003 war in central Africa
The Second Congo War, also known as Africa's World War or the Great War of Africa, was a major conflict that began on 2 August 1998, in the Democratic
Second_Congo_War
American media franchise
Star Wars is an American media franchise created by George Lucas. The space opera saga began with the original Star Wars film (1977) and quickly became
Star_Wars
Major war in Central Europe (1618–1648)
Years' War, the War of the Mantuan Succession, the Franco-Spanish War, the Torstenson War, the Dutch–Portuguese War, and the Portuguese Restoration War. Its
Thirty_Years'_War
1970 song by Black Sabbath
"War Pigs" is an anti-war protest song by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It is the opening track from the band's second studio album, Paranoid
War_Pigs
Series of civil wars in England (1455–1487)
The Wars of the Roses, known at the time and in following centuries as the Civil Wars, were a series of armed confrontations, machinations, battles and
Wars_of_the_Roses
Undeclared naval war between the United States and France, 1798–1800
The Quasi-War was an undeclared war from 1798 to 1800 between the United States and the French First Republic. It was fought almost entirely at sea, primarily
Quasi-War
1973 U.S. federal law (50 U.S.C. 1541-48)
The War Powers Resolution (also known as the War Powers Resolution of 1973 or the War Powers Act) (50 U.S.C. ch. 33) is a federal law intended to check
War_Powers_Resolution
Video game franchise
God of War is an action-adventure game franchise created by David Jaffe and developed by Sony's Santa Monica Studio. It began in 2005 on the PlayStation
God_of_War_(franchise)
Armed Philippine-American conflict (1899–1902)
The Philippine–American War, known alternatively as the Filipino–American War, Philippine Insurrection, or Tagalog Insurgency, emerged in early 1899 following
Philippine–American_War
Index of articles associated with the same name
Sino-Korean War is used to refer to: Sino-Korean War (610–614), otherwise known as the Goguryeo–Sui War Sino-Korean War (645–647), otherwise known as
Sino-Korean_War
2008 American TV series or program
Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an American animated science fiction television series created by George Lucas and produced by Lucasfilm Animation. Set between
Star_Wars:_The_Clone_Wars
United States–United Kingdom border dispute
The Pig War was a confrontation in 1859 between the United States and the United Kingdom over the British–U.S. border in the San Juan Islands, between
Pig_War_(1859)
Index of articles associated with the same name
Ramadan War in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ramadan War may refer to either of two conflicts: October 1973 Ramadan War: the Yom Kippur War — a war between
Ramadan_War
Index of articles associated with the same name
War Department or Department of War may refer to current and historical ministries of defence, including: War Department (United Kingdom), 1747–1857 War
War_Department
Type of warfare which seeks complete obliteration of a state, people, or minority group
A war of annihilation (German: Vernichtungskrieg) or war of extermination is a type of war in which the goal is the complete annihilation of a state, a
War_of_annihilation
war; notable examples include the Cold War (the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War), the War on terror (the War in Afghanistan and the War
Lists of wars involving the United States
Lists_of_wars_involving_the_United_States
1981–88 naval attacks of the Iran–Iraq War
The tanker war, part of the larger Iran–Iraq War, was a series of military attacks by Iran and Iraq against merchant vessels in the Persian Gulf and Strait
Tanker_war
War within a country
A civil war is a war between organized groups within the same state (or country). The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region
Civil_war
Soft drink marketing rivalry
The Cola wars are the long-time rivalry between soft drink producers The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo, who have engaged in mutually targeted marketing
Cola_wars
Index of articles associated with the same name
Anglo-Maratha Wars may refer to: First Anglo-Maratha War (1775–1782) Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803–1805) Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817–1819) Gwalior
Anglo-Maratha_Wars
Index of articles associated with the same name
Congolese Civil War or Congo War may refer to any of a number of armed internal conflicts in the present-day countries of the Democratic Republic of the
Congolese_Civil_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Persian War, Persia War, or, Persian Wars, may refer to: List of wars involving Iran (before 1979); Wars involving the predecessor states to the Islamic
Persian_War
Italian-American Mafia war, 1930–1931
The Castellammarese War (Italian pronunciation: [kaˌstɛllammaˈreːze, -eːse]) was a bloody power struggle for control of the American Mafia between partisans
Castellammarese_War
War crimes committed by the Empire of Japan
Both before and during World War II, the Empire of Japan committed numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity across various Asian–Pacific nations
Japanese_war_crimes
American band
War (originally called Eric Burdon and War) is an American funk/soul/rock band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1969. The band is known for several
War_(band)
WAR
WAR
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Waring.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from the county seat of Warwickshire, or a regional name from the county itself. The city was originally named as the ‘outlying settlement (Old English wīc) by the weir (a hypothetical Old English wæring)’. Compare Warrington.English : habitational name from a much smaller place of the same name in Cumbria, named with Old English waroð ‘bank’ + wīc.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name or nickname from Old French werreieor, werrieur ‘warrior’. Compare Warr.Indian (Kerala) : Hindu name based on the name of the Variar community. The traditional occupation of this community is performance of temple services.
Male
English
 English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English weard, WARD means "guard, watchman."Â
Male
English
 English surname of Norman French origin, transferred to forename use, from a place called La Varenne, WARREN means "game-park."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a respelling of the French family name Wartel, which is from a pet form of any of various Germanic personal names beginning with the element war(in) ‘guard’, ‘preserve’. The surname Wartell is recorded in England in the 1881 British census.
Surname or Lastname
English (Warwickshire) and Scottish (Stirling, Lanarkshire, West Lothian)
English (Warwickshire) and Scottish (Stirling, Lanarkshire, West Lothian) : unexplained.Americanized form of German Huske or Hueske.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : occupational name for a gamekeeper, someone whose job was to watch over game in a park, from Old French warrennier (central Old French garennier) ‘warrener’. See also Warren 2.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from for example Warth in Glouceshire or Ward in Devon, which are named with Old English waroð ‘marshy ground by a shore or stream’ or from any of various minor places named with Old Norse varða ‘beacon’ (a derivative of varða ‘to guard’).German : habitational name from any of various places named with an Old High German cognate of this element.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place of this name in Cheshire (formerly in Lancashire), probably named in Old English as Wæringtun ‘settlement by the weir’, from Old English wæring (not independently recorded), a derivative of wær ‘weir’. Another Warrington, in Buckinghamshire, which may also have given rise to the surname, is recorded in the 12th century as Wardintone, probably from an unattested personal name Wearda or Wǣrheard + -ing-, denoting association, + tūn ‘settlement’, ‘estate’.
Male
German
Old High German name derived from the word wari(n), WARIN means "cover, shelter," from warnôn "to be careful, watchful."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Warren.
Male
German
Pet form of Old High German Warin, from the word wari(n), WARINOT means "cover, shelter," from warnôn "to be careful, watchful."Â
Surname or Lastname
English (Warwickshire)
English (Warwickshire) : probably a variant of Hankinson.
Surname or Lastname
English (Oxfordshire, Warwickshire)
English (Oxfordshire, Warwickshire) : patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Gill.
Surname or Lastname
English (Warwickshire) unexplained.
English (Warwickshire) unexplained. : unexplained. Probably a variant of Ligons.English (Warwickshire) unexplained. : alternatively possibly a variant of Higgins due to misdivision of some such name as Al Higgins.
Surname or Lastname
English (Warwickshire)
English (Warwickshire) : apparently a variant of Gourley or Gorley.Possibly an Americanized spelling of French Gourlé, from Old French gourle ‘money belt’. Its application as a surname is not clear; it may have been a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such receptacles, or perhaps a nickname for someone who was tight with his money.Alternatively, it may be an Americanized form of German Gerling or Gerlich.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the German personal name Werner, WARNER means "Warin warrior," i.e. "covered warrior."
Surname or Lastname
English (Warwickshire)
English (Warwickshire) : unexplained. Compare Higgason.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Warwick.English : metonymic occupational name for a maker of warrocks, wedges of timber that were used to tighten the joints in a scaffold.
WAR
WAR
Boy/Male
Indian, Kannada
Attack Like a Tiger
Girl/Female
Tamil
Ratnalekha | ரதà¯à®¨à®¾à®²à¯‡à®•ா
Splendor of jewels
Boy/Male
Arabic
Servant of the Strong
Girl/Female
Indian
God of Parvathi
Biblical
changing; extension of the mouth
Boy/Male
Hindu
Ice/snow, Fine drops of water
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Eye
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Knowledge
Boy/Male
Tamil
Songs of worship, Famous, Prayer
Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu, Traditional
As Blue as Water
WAR
WAR
WAR
WAR
WAR
n.
The profession of arms; the art of war.
imp. & p. p.
of Warble
n.
One who, or that which, warbles; a singer; a songster; -- applied chiefly to birds.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of War
n.
Instruments of war.
n.
Any one of numerous species of small Old World singing birds belonging to the family Sylviidae, many of which are noted songsters. The bluethroat, blackcap, reed warbler (see under Reed), and sedge warbler (see under Sedge) are well-known species.
a.
Ware; aware.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Warble
v. t.
To make war upon; to fight.
v. i.
Alt. of -wards
v. i.
To make war; to invade or attack a state or nation with force of arms; to carry on hostilities; to be in a state by violence.
v. t.
To sing in a trilling, quavering, or vibratory manner; to modulate with turns or variations; to trill; as, certain birds are remarkable for warbling their songs.
n.
Any one of numerous species of small, often bright colored, American singing birds of the family or subfamily Mniotiltidae, or Sylvicolinae. They are allied to the Old World warblers, but most of them are not particularly musical.
n.
A condition of belligerency to be maintained by physical force. In this sense, levying war against the sovereign authority is treason.
a.
Worn with military service; as, a warworn soldier; a warworn coat.
adv.
In a warbling manner.
n.
A small tumor produced by the larvae of the gadfly in the backs of horses, cattle, etc. Called also warblet, warbeetle, warnles.
imp. & p. p.
of War
a.
Warworn.