at war
Definition of at war
: engaged in a war : fighting Local politicians were at war with one another over the vacant seat.
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: a state of usually open and declared armed hostile conflict between states or nations
: a period of such armed conflict
: state of war
: to be in active or vigorous conflict
: to engage in warfare
: worse
: worst, overcome
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