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What does "war" mean?

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In addition to the idioms beginning with war, also see all's fair in love and war; at war; been to the wars; declare war; tug of war.

See war in WNW Idioms

at war

in a state of active armed conflict

declare war (on)

to make a formal declaration of being at war (with)
to announce one's hostility (to)

go to war

to enter into a war
to become a member of the armed forces during a war

See war in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

at war

In an active state of conflict or contention.

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