asymmetric warfare
1 of 1noun/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.