krijgsbedrijf

Definitions of krijgsbedrijf
  1. noun
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
    synonyms: krijg, oorlog, oorlogvoering
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    Boerenoorlog
    either of two wars: the first when the Boers fought England in order to regain the independence they had given up to obtain British help against the Zulus (1880-1881); the second when the Orange Free State and Transvaal declared war on Britain (1899-1902)
    Krimoorlog
    a war in Crimea between Russia and a group of nations including England and France and Turkey and Sardinia; 1853-1856
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    zenuwenoorlog, zenuwoorlog
    the use of psychological tactics to destroy the opponents' morale
    burgeroorlog
    a war between factions in the same country
    B.W., BW
    the use of bacteria or viruses or toxins to destroy men and animals or food
    jihad
    a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels
    wereldbrand, wereldoorlog
    a war in which the major nations of the world are involved
    type of:
    rechtshandeling
    a military engagement
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