Military Tactics And Strategies

noun aggressiveness

adjective showing a readiness to attack or confront

• The company adopted an aggressive marketing strategy to increase sales.
• He has a reputation for being overly aggressive in sports.
• Don't be so aggressive, chill out!
• The aggressive storm clouds loomed overhead, ready to unleash their fury.

noun a type of fighting or combat that takes place in a dense wooded area or bush

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• Bushfighting is a term used to describe combat or skirmishes that take place in dense vegetation.
• My uncle used to tell stories about his days bushfighting in the jungle during his time in the military.
• The soldiers were deep in the bushfighting, trying to outmaneuver the enemy forces.
• Sometimes navigating through bureaucracy can feel like bushfighting to get things done.

noun a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces

• The guerrilla fighters launched a surprise attack on the enemy camp.
• The guerrilla group is planning their next move in the jungle.
• The guerrilla squad is always one step ahead of their opponents.
• In marketing, guerrilla tactics refer to unconventional strategies used to promote a product or service.

noun the act of secretly entering or joining a group or organization, especially in order to acquire information or cause damage

• The infiltration of the enemy's base was meticulously planned and executed by the special forces.
• We heard rumors of an infiltration at the party last night, but no one knows for sure.
• The hackers managed to pull off a sick infiltration of the company's database.
• The subtle infiltration of her thoughts by doubt began to erode her confidence.

noun A final course of action taken when all else has failed

• Evacuation should only be considered as a last resort in case of a natural disaster.
• I only eat fast food as a last resort when I don't have time to cook.
• I'll only ask my parents for money as a last resort.
• Using force should always be the last resort in resolving conflicts.

noun a government license that allows a private person to attack and capture enemy vessels during wartime

• During times of war, privateers were authorized to attack enemy ships with letters of marque.
• Back in the day, privateers used to sail the seas with letters of marque to plunder enemy vessels.
• Yo ho ho! With those letters of marque in hand, we be free to pillage and plunder as we please!
• In the business world, having a strong legal team is like having letters of marque to protect your interests.

verb to strengthen or support something, often by adding more material or substance

• It is important to reinforce the foundation of the building to ensure its stability.
• I need to reinforce my study habits if I want to pass this exam.
• You should reinforce your squad with some new players for the upcoming game.
• Positive affirmations can reinforce your self-confidence and inner strength.

noun the practice of making threats of military action

• The diplomat warned that the recent military exercises were merely saber rattling and not a true threat.
• Don't pay attention to their saber rattling, they're just trying to intimidate us.
• Their saber rattling is just a bunch of hot air, they won't actually do anything.
• The CEO's threats of layoffs were just saber rattling to get employees to work harder.

noun the act of deliberately destroying or damaging something, especially for political or military advantage

verb to deliberately destroy or damage something, especially for political or military advantage

• The company suspected sabotage when the production line suddenly stopped working.
• I heard someone tried to sabotage the project by messing up the files.
• Don't let them sabotage your chances of getting a promotion.
• Negative thoughts can sabotage your efforts to achieve your goals.

noun a place where someone keeps watch or observes a location secretly

verb to watch or observe a location secretly, typically for investigative purposes

• The detective decided to stake out the suspect's house in order to gather more information.
• Let's stake out the new restaurant before we decide to eat there.
• We should totally stake out the party tonight to see who shows up.
• She felt like she was staking out her territory in the competitive industry.

adjective relating to the identification of long-term goals and the means of achieving them

• The company developed a strategic plan to increase market share.
• We need to come up with a strategic approach to tackle this issue.
• Let's be smart about this and think of a strategic move.
• In chess, every move should be strategic to win the game.

noun a sharp blow or hit

verb to hit or strike with a sharp blow

• The police officer used a swat team to apprehend the suspect.
• I saw a swat team outside the building.
• The swat team busted in and took down the criminals.
• She swatted away the negative thoughts like a fly.

verb to cause extreme fear or anxiety in someone

adjective causing extreme fear or anxiety

• The government took action to stop the group terrorizing the local community.
• The gang has been terrorizing the neighborhood for weeks now.
• Those bullies have been terrorizing kids at school.
• The dark clouds loomed overhead, terrorizing the peaceful town.

noun a form of psychological warfare that involves the use of propaganda, disinformation, and other tactics to influence the attitudes and behavior of a target audience

• The military unit specializes in conducting psyops to influence enemy behavior.
• The government is using psyops to manipulate public opinion.
• I heard they're running psyops to mess with their heads.
• Her persuasive skills are like psyops, subtly influencing those around her.