Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Holy war

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A war which is primarily caused or justified by differences in religion and beliefs.

    "The conflict is beginning to look like a holy war between Sunnis and Shias."

  2. 2
    A long-running and acrimonious debate or flame war over personal preferences in technical matters, such as the choice between little-endian and big-endian representation. Internet
  3. 3
    The rivalry between the sports teams of Brigham Young University and the University of Utah.

See also for "holy war"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: holywar