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hostilities collapse: fighting; acts of overt warfare; "the outbreak of hostilities"

war collapse: a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious; "the war on poverty"; "the war against crime"; the waging of armed conflict against an enemy; "thousands of people were killed in the war"; an active struggle between competing entities; "a price war"; "a war of wits"; "diplomatic warfare"; a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply; "war was declared in November but actual fighting did not begin until the following spring"; make or wage war

bloodshed collapse: the shedding of blood resulting in murder; "he avenged the bloodshed of his kinsmen"

psychological warfare collapse: the use of psychological tactics to destroy the opponents' morale

crusade collapse: any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims; go on a crusade; fight a holy war; exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"

generalship collapse: the office and authority of a general; the leadership ability of a military general

campaign collapse: an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa); a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"; several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints); go on a campaign; go off to war; run, stand, or compete for an office or a position; "Who's running for treasurer this year?"

defy collapse: challenge; "I dare you!"; resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"; elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation"

dare collapse: a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy; "he could never refuse a dare"; to be courageous enough to try or do something; "I don't dare call him", "she dares to dress differently from the others"

Geronimo collapse: Apache chieftain who raided the white settlers in the Southwest as resistance to being confined to a reservation (1829-1909)

chauvinist collapse: an extreme bellicose nationalist; a person with a prejudiced belief in the superiority of his or her own kind

go far collapse: extend in importance or range; "His accomplishments go far"

whoop collapse: a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement; shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm; "The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table"

litigation collapse: a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights

strive collapse: to exert much effort or energy; "straining our ears to hear"

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