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hot war
noun
Definition of HOT WAR
: a conflict involving actual fighting — compare cold war
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First Known Use of HOT WAR
1947
Related to HOT WAR
- Synonyms
- conflagration, conflict, hostilities, war
- Antonyms
- peace
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