word
asymmetric warfare
ay-sih-MET-rik WOR-fair
ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk ˈwɔːrfɛərListen
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asymmetricwarfare
Dictionary meaning
conflict between parties of significantly unequal strength; weaker parties use unconventional tactics such as guerrilla warfare, terrorism, and improvised weapons to offset conventional disadvantage; accounts for most modern conflicts
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