hot war

hot war

noun

Definition of HOT WAR

a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups <fortunately, the cool relationship between the two nations never escalated into a hot war>

Synonyms conflagration, conflict, hostilities, hot war

Related Words civil war, cold war, holy war, limited war, police action, world war; action, battle, engagement, skirmish; combat, fighting, warfare

Near Antonyms demilitarization, demobilization, disarmament; pacification; cease-fire, truce; calm, peacefulness, tranquillity (or tranquility)

Antonyms peace