at war

prep_phrase — 2 senses

at war

prep_phrase
1

Fighting in a war.

Literal; typically with with or against; literal; typically with with or against

2

Broadly, Figuratively (typically with with or against) Vigorously opposed (to); in strong conflict (with).

  • The decision to separate a child from their parents is at war with our values.

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