Word Adjective
warring
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈwɔɹɪŋ/ UK /wˈɔːɹɪŋ/ war·ring
Definition
adj.describes groups, countries, or people who are currently fighting a war or a serious conflict with each other.
adj.engaged in conflict, hostility, or active warfare. Often used to describe factions or nations that are in a state of mutual aggression.
Examples
“The two warring tribes finally agreed to meet for peace talks.”
“After decades of fighting, the warring factions signed a treaty to share the region's natural resources.”
“The historian argues that the constant tension between the warring city-states actually drove rapid technological innovation in the late fourteenth century.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'warring parties', 'warring nations').
Usage warring parties
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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