Synonyms for warring


Grammar : Adj
Spell : wawr
Phonetic Transcription : wɔr


Définition of warring

Origin :
  • "to make war on," mid-12c.; see war (n.). Related: Warred; warring.
  • adj at war
Example sentences :
  • But for the quality of Giovanni's head-piece of a truth there had been an end to the warring of a Fool.
  • Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
  • It was the signal; like warring currents of the sea the two forces clashed.
  • Extract from : « Nicanor - Teller of Tales » by C. Bryson Taylor
  • His soul is the battle ground of the warring angels of good and evil.
  • Extract from : « Ernest Linwood » by Caroline Lee Hentz
  • As these lines are written we are still at peace with all the warring nations.
  • Extract from : « A Journey Through France in War Time » by Joseph G. Butler, Jr.
  • I want to get these warring elements together, under one roof.
  • Extract from : « The Last Woman » by Ross Beeckman
  • For, if we are warring with the devil we are at peace with God; and if we are at peace with the devil we are warring with God.
  • Extract from : « Expositions of Holy Scripture » by Alexander Maclaren
  • Neither one of the warring nations had expressed any desire for peace.
  • Extract from : « America First » by Various
  • His efforts were seconded by the opportune death of one of the warring chiefs.
  • Extract from : « Captain Canot » by Brantz Mayer
  • The wind whistled as if all the spirits of Ocean were warring with each other furiously.
  • Extract from : « Chasing the Sun » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • I came not warring here for any ill the Trojans had done me.
  • Extract from : « The Iliad » by Homer

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