War

58 words & definitions

mayhem
Violent and chaotic disorder
showdown
A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute
skirmish
A brief and usually unplanned fight during a war
blitz
Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz
plunder
Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
conquest
The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force.
onslaught
A fierce or destructive attack
havoc
Widespread destruction
bulwark
A defensive wall
quell
To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force
tyranny
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
vanquish
To defeat thoroughly
bombard
To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles
atrocity
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
renegade
A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles
rebel
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler
betray
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
ambush
To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:
massacre
Killing a lot of people
barbaric
Extremely cruel
barrage
A continuous attack over a long period of time
treason
The act of betraying one's country
brutality
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel
battleground
A location or situation wher people are fighting against each other.
annihilate
To totally destroy
marauder
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others
apocalypse
A dramatic event resulting in great destruction and change
hostage
A person who is captured and held prisoner and is threatened with injury if a demand is not met
insurrection
A violent revolt against a government
blitz
An intensive or sudden military attack
plunder
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property
loot
Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war
ambush
A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.
massacre
An act of killing a lot of people
arsenal
A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose.
breach
The act or a result of breaking; a break or rupture.
conspiracy
An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.
convoy
A group of vehicles travelling together, usually for military purposes.
enslave
To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.
invasion
when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country:
flareup
A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.
hijack
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.
infiltrate
To secretly enter a place, organization, or group, often for spying or sabotage.
mutiny
An act of refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.
pillage
To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.
ransom
To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation.
invade
To aggressively take over or occupy a place or country.
truce
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
bestial
Savage, brutal, or cruel in nature or behavior; relating to or resembling beasts; animal-like.
mutiny
To refuse to obey orders, in an open revolt or uprising against leadership or control.
ransom
A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner.
abduct
To seize and take someone away against their will, by force; to kidnap.
bloodthirsty
Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel.
coup
A sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power; or a clever and successful achievement.
tyrant
A cruel and oppressive ruler, usually not restrained by law.
fortress
A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack
booty
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.
warrior
A brave or experienced soldier or fighter.