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asymmetric warfare
or asymmetrical warfare
noun
- warfare in which opposing groups or nations have unequal military resources, and the weaker opponent uses unconventional weapons and tactics, as terrorism, to exploit the vulnerabilities of the enemy.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of asymmetric warfare1
First recorded in 1990–95
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Example Sentences
We’ve put a lot of effort in crisis handling and recovery as much as in prevention, because we’re very aware it’s asymmetric warfare.
From Time
This is an ultimatum seeking a target in the disorienting matrix of asymmetric warfare.
From The Daily Beast
Like Wallace, Bruce was an underdog; unlike Wallace he won, proving himself a master of asymmetric warfare.
From The Daily Beast
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