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asymmetric warfare

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/ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk ˈwɔrˌfɛr/
Forms:asymmetric warfares
1

a conflict where one side uses unconventional tactics to fight a stronger, more traditional military force

  • In modern asymmetric warfare, cyber attacks play a crucial role.
  • The rebels relied on asymmetric warfare to challenge the government’s army.
  • Asymmetric warfare often involves ambushes and guerrilla tactics.
  • The weaker force in asymmetric warfare avoids direct battles and uses surprise attacks.
  • The smaller group used asymmetric warfare to disrupt the much larger enemy’s operations.