Synonyms for

Wartime

Verb / ˈwɔ:ˌrtaɪm / Another word for wartime — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a period of time during which a war is fought

Synonyms & similar words

conflict battle combat hostilities fighting warfare war campaign engagement clash skirmish struggle contest confrontation standoff showdown rift division

Synonyms by register

Formal

belligerent period hostilities conflict era

Informal

war time when the fighting's on

Literary

times of strife days of battle

Antonyms

peace peacetime calm tranquility serenity harmony

Common collocations

  • wartime economy
  • wartime conditions
  • wartime government
  • wartime measures
  • wartime production
  • wartime rationing
  • wartime propaganda

Word family

noun war
adjective wartime

Usage note

Wartime is primarily used as an adjective to describe conditions, economies, or measures related to a period of war. It is less commonly used as a noun on its own.

Example sentences

  1. My grandfather fought in the Vietnam War during wartime.
  2. Wartime is a difficult time for families who have loved ones serving in the military.
  3. During wartime, people have to be careful and stay safe.
  4. Wartime can lead to destruction and devastation.
  5. Many people lose their lives during wartime.

Quotes

  • "In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies." - Winston Churchill
  • "The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." - Douglas MacArthur
  • "Wartime allows for a lot of creativity in terms of what we can do and what we can get away with." - Joss Whedon

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