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asymmetric warfare

or asymmetrical warfare

noun

  1. 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.

Like Wallace, Bruce was an underdog; unlike Wallace he won, proving himself a master of asymmetric warfare.

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