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outbreak of war
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. outbreak of war
  2. 2. starting a war
This noun, used with する, refers to the outbreak or start of a war. It is used in historical and news contexts to describe the moment when hostilities officially begin. The opposite term refers to the end of a war.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If diplomacy fails, war becomes a very real possibility.

Sentence 2

Hey, is that provocation actually meant to start a war?

Sentence 3

According to the official statement, both sides have begun mobilizing toward the outbreak of war.

Sentence 4

Could that decision end up being the trigger for war?

Sentence 5

Why is the risk of war escalating right now?