Warfare Vocabulary

noun a large body of troops ready for battle, especially an infantry unit forming part of a brigade typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel.

• The battalion was ordered to advance towards the enemy's position.
• I heard the battalion is heading out on a mission tomorrow.
• The battalion is gearing up for some serious action.
• The battalion of protesters marched through the streets, demanding justice.

noun a continuous attack or heavy bombing

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• The city experienced heavy bombardment during the war.
• The constant bombardment of emails is overwhelming.
• The bombardment of ads on this website is annoying.
• Her mind was under constant bombardment of negative thoughts.

noun a type of fatigue or exhaustion that is caused by prolonged exposure to stressful or traumatic situations, typically experienced by soldiers in combat

• Soldiers undergo rigorous training to combat fatigue during long missions.
• I need to combat fatigue if I want to stay awake for the movie marathon.
• I chugged an energy drink to combat fatigue before the party.
• She uses meditation as a way to combat fatigue from her stressful job.

noun a territory that has been conquered

• The conquest of new territories was a major goal of the empire.
• They're planning a conquest of the new shopping mall this weekend.
• Did you hear about his conquest of that difficult video game level?
• She saw the marathon as a personal conquest of her own limits.

verb to prepare for battle or to provide with battlements

• The army embattled their defenses in preparation for the upcoming siege.
• We embattled ourselves for the long night ahead.
• We embattled our squad for the intense competition.
• She felt embattled by the constant criticism from her colleagues.

noun the act of engaging in a physical or verbal struggle to overcome an opponent

adjective engaged in or ready to engage in a conflict or battle

• The two countries have been fighting over the disputed territory for decades.
• My siblings are always fighting over who gets to use the TV remote.
• I heard those two are fighting like cats and dogs.
• She's been fighting an uphill battle trying to get her novel published.

noun baggage or other things that retard one's progress

• The traveler packed all of his impedimenta before embarking on the journey.
• I always have trouble fitting all of my impedimenta into my suitcase when I travel.
• I can't believe how much impedimenta she brings with her wherever she goes.
• Emotional baggage can be just as heavy as physical impedimenta when starting a new relationship.

noun destruction or ruin

verb to destroy or ruin completely

• The invading army proceeded to lay waste to the entire city, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.
• The vandals came and just laid waste to the park, it's a total mess now.
• I can't believe you just laid waste to that pizza, you must have been really hungry.
• Her harsh words seemed to lay waste to his confidence, leaving him feeling defeated.

noun a person primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics

adjective motivated solely by a desire for monetary or material gain

• The mercenary was hired to protect the wealthy merchant during his travels.
• The mercenary is always up for a good fight.
• I heard there's a group of mercenaries causing trouble in the city.
• She was accused of being a mercenary for switching sides so easily.

noun a type of cloud that resembles the shape of a mushroom, often associated with nuclear explosions

• The explosion created a massive mushroom cloud visible from miles away.
• Dude, did you see that mushroom cloud after the bomb went off?
• That mushroom cloud was lit, bro!
• Her anger rose like a mushroom cloud, engulfing everything in its path.

noun a person who has been taken prisoner of war

interjection used to represent the sound of a sudden blow or explosion

• The soldier was trained in the use of weapons, including firearms that could deliver a powerful POW with each shot.
• When the superhero punched the villain, it was like BAM, POW, right in the kisser!
• I heard that new rapper's album is straight fire, every track is a total POW!
• The sudden realization hit him like a POW, causing him to rethink his entire approach.

noun a small fort or outwork for defense

• The soldiers retreated to their redoubt to defend against the enemy's attack.
• Let's hide out in the redoubt until the coast is clear.
• We found a sweet redoubt to crash at for the weekend.
• Her unwavering faith was her redoubt in times of trouble.

noun a state of mental confusion and emotional disturbance

• Many soldiers who experienced the horrors of war suffered from shell shock.
• My great grandfather never talked about his time in the war, I think he had shell shock.
• I heard that guy has major shell shock from his time in combat.
• The unexpected news of his promotion left him in a state of shell shock.

noun A person who serves in an army

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• The soldier was awarded a medal for his bravery in battle.
• Hey, did you hear about the soldier who saved a cat from a tree?
• That soldier is one tough cookie.
• She was a soldier in the fight against injustice.

noun a group of soldiers, especially a body of troops

• The commander deployed additional troops to the northern border.
• The troops are gearing up for a long night ahead.
• The troops are ready to kick some butt!
• His thoughts were like troops marching in perfect formation.

noun a person who has had long experience in a particular field, especially in the military

adjective having a lot of experience in a particular area

• The veteran soldier was honored for his years of service.
• My uncle is a veteran of the Vietnam War.
• That guy is a real veteran when it comes to fixing cars.
• She is a veteran in the field of marketing, with over 20 years of experience.

noun a person who defeats an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition

• The victor of the chess tournament was awarded a trophy.
• Hey, did you hear? Sarah was the victor in the swimming competition!
• Dude, Jack totally crushed it and was the victor in the gaming competition.
• In the battle of wills, she emerged as the victor, standing strong in her beliefs.

noun a number of missiles thrown or hit at one time in a game such as tennis or volleyball

verb to throw or hit a number of missiles at one time in a game such as tennis or volleyball

• The tennis player executed a powerful volley to win the match.
• We had a fun time playing beach volleyball at the party.
• The soccer player scored a sick volley from outside the box.
• The politician faced a volley of tough questions during the press conference.

noun a loud shout or chant, especially one used by soldiers in battle

• The soldiers let out a powerful war cry before charging into battle.
• When the team scored the winning goal, the fans let out a loud war cry.
• The gang members yelled their war cry before starting a fight.
• Her passionate speech at the rally was like a war cry for justice.

noun a tactical method of using natural or man-made obstacles to shield from enemy fire

verb to shield from enemy fire using defilade

• The soldiers took cover behind the defilade to protect themselves from enemy fire.
• Let's hide behind that defilade over there so we don't get shot at.
• We need to find some defilade before we get caught in the crossfire.
• She used his kindness as a defilade to shield herself from criticism.

noun aerial warfare

• The air war in the region intensified as both sides deployed advanced fighter jets.
• The air war is heating up with more planes taking to the skies.
• The air war is getting real intense up there with all the dogfighting going on.
• Their relationship was like an air war, constant battles and skirmishes without any resolution.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

• The city was bombed during the war, causing extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure.
• The rebels bombed the enemy base last night, it was a huge explosion!
• The concert last night totally bombed, hardly anyone showed up.
• Her presentation bombed at the meeting, she forgot all her key points.

noun a person who is engaged in or prepared for war

• The warfighter demonstrated exceptional skills on the battlefield.
• The warfighter really knows how to handle themselves in combat.
• That warfighter is a total badass.
• In the business world, she is considered a warfighter, always ready to tackle challenges head-on.

noun a place or situation that causes emotional or physical pain or distress

• The soldier experienced the trauma of war and the psychological impact of being in the hurt locker.
• Being in the hurt locker really took a toll on him.
• Man, that combat zone was a total hurt locker.
• She felt like she was in a hurt locker emotionally after the breakup.

noun a term used in medieval England to refer to vagabonds or beggars

• The abram-men were skilled craftsmen who worked on the construction of the cathedral.
• The abram-men are the ones who always show up early to work.
• Those abram-men really know how to get the job done quickly.
• In the world of finance, the abram-men are the ones who make bold investment decisions.

noun a surname that may refer to a person's last name or a specific individual with that name

• The Abrams tank is known for its durability and firepower on the battlefield.
• Hey, did you see that new Abrams tank in action? It's pretty impressive.
• The Abrams is one bad-ass tank, no doubt about it.
• His mind was like an Abrams tank, impenetrable to any distractions.

verb to equip or prepare oneself for a task or challenge

• The knight accinge himself with his armor before going into battle.
• Hey, don't forget to accinge yourself with sunscreen before hitting the beach.
• I need to accinge myself with some coffee before this meeting.
• She accinged herself with courage before facing her fears.