What is another word for total war?

Pronunciation: [tˈə͡ʊtə͡l wˈɔː] (IPA)

Total war, also known as absolute war or all-out war refers to a conflict in which countries or parties involved utilize all available resources and tactics to achieve ultimate victory. Synonyms for total war include unrestricted war, full-scale war, complete war, and all-encompassing war. These terms best describe the intense nature of such wars and reflect the level of commitment and resources invested in the conflict. Total war is characterized by significant destruction, loss of life, and sacrifice in the pursuit of victory. In modern times, total war has become less common due to the increasing awareness of its devastating impact on humanity and the environment.

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What are the hypernyms for Total war?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Total war

  • If the military might of Germany and Japan are ultimately to be crushed, the United Nations, one and all, must definitely and urgently strive toward a total war effort.
    William Lyon Mackenzie King
  • No one will deny that the excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic beverages would do more than any other single factor to make impossible a total war effort.
    William Lyon Mackenzie King
  • The stark and inescapable fact is that today we cannot defend our society by war since total war is total destruction, and if war is used as an instrument of policy, eventually we will have total war.
    Lester B. Pearson
  • If we just let our vision of the world go forth, and we embrace it entirely, and we don't try to piece together clever diplomacy but just wage a total war, our children will sing great songs about us years from now.
    Richard Perle
  • Virtuous motives, trammeled by inertia and timidity, are no match for armed and resolute wickedness. A sincere love of peace is no excuse for muddling hundreds of millions of humble folk into total war. The cheers of the weak, well-meaning assemblies soon cease to count. Doom marches on.
    Sir Winston Churchill

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