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warring Meaning & Definition

-ɔːɹɪŋ

What Does Warring Mean?

As an adjective, warring means engaged in war; belligerent. As a noun, it means The act of engaging in war or conflict. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of war.

Warring: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, noun, verb
Pronunciation/-ɔːɹɪŋ/
Synonymsbelligerent, militant and unpeaceful
Antonymspeaceful
Pluralwarrings

Warring Definition (Adjective)

  1. engaged in war; belligerent

Warring as a Noun

  1. The act of engaging in war or conflict.

Warring as a Verb

  1. present participle and gerund of war

Verb

  1. To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).
  2. To carry on, as a contest; to wage.

Synonyms of Warring

Warring synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Warring

Word Forms & Grammar

warring (not comparable)

warring (plural warrings)

warring

Words That Rhyme With Warring

Origin of Warring

From Middle English werrynge. By surface analysis, war +‎ -ing.

Warring: Your Questions Answered

Is warring an adjective or a noun?

Warring is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.

What is another word for warring?

Close synonyms of warring are belligerent, militant and unpeaceful. See the full list of warring synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of warring?

The opposite of warring is peaceful.

What is the plural of warring?

The plural of warring is warrings.

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