make war

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make war (on someone or something)

1. Lit. to attack someone or something and start a war. The small country's generals made war on the United States, hoping for foreign aid when they lost the war.

2. Fig. to actively oppose someone or something. The police made war on violent street crime.

See also: make, war

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