War-torn

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Extensively damaged as a result of war.

    "The new government also had big plans for rejuvenating Britain's war-torn economy."

Adjective
  1. 1
    laid waste by war wordnet

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war-ravagedwar-worn

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"Disha's new novel is set in a war-torn country in Eastern Europe."

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