Armed conflict is a term used to describe any situation in which two or more parties use military force against each other. WAR, the most common form of armed conflict, is a three-letter word for a state of open, armed, and often prolonged conflict carried on between nations, states, or parties. ACTION is a six-letter word for the process of doing something, especially something that involves effort or energy. BATTLE is a six-letter word for a fight between two or more people or groups, usually involving the use of weapons. HOSTILITIES is an eleven-letter word for unfriendly or aggressive behavior or attitudes. WARFARE is a seven-letter word for the activities involved in a WAR, such as battles, sieges, and bombing raids. Hotwar is a six-letter word for a WAR in which the opposing sides are actively engaged in combat.