War

58 words & definitions

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