Make war (on someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "make war (on someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-20 05:04

Meaning of Make war (on someone or something)

Synonyms:

wage war (on someone or something)

Make war (on someone or something) phrase

To start engaging in an intense conflict with another country or group of people. 

 

After years of skirmishes between England and France in North America, England made war on France in 1756.

What rhetoric was used by the president to convince Americans to make war?

To make an effort to eliminate, ruin, or defeat someone, something, or some group.
 

I can't understand why China is still making war on all Covid outbreaks.

I think the government should make war on violent video games.

Grammar and Usage of Make war (on someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • making war (on someone or something)
  • made war (on someone or something)

The verb "make" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Make war (on someone or something)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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