What is another word for friendly fire?
Pronunciation: [fɹˈɛndli fˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA) 
Friendly fire is a tragic event, where military personnel becomes the target of their comrades in arms. It usually happens accidentally as a result of poor communication or misidentification during warfare. The term "friendly fire" is a euphemism for what is essentially an act of violence against their own side. Some synonymous words that can be used instead of friendly fire are "blue-on-blue", "fratricide", "own-goal", "self-inflicted wound" or "mistaken enemy". These words are often used in different contexts to describe the same situation, where a soldier is injured or killed by another member of their own unit or force. The use of proper terminology in such a situation is important to avoid unintentional confusion or misinterpretation.
