warring

Everyday

1. Fighting a war against each other. tree →
2. Quarrelling or arguing strongly, like two sides who will not agree. tree →

In the lessons

In history and stories, «warring kingdoms» or «warring tribes» are groups fighting each other. In everyday life, «warring neighbours» or «warring brothers» are people who keep arguing. Phrases: warring sides, warring factions.

Examples

• The two warring kingdoms finally made peace. tree →
• The warring sides agreed to stop fighting. tree →
• Our warring neighbours shout over the fence. tree →
• Ancient China had a time called the Warring States. tree →
• The teacher sat the warring twins at different tables. tree →
• Peace talks brought the warring groups together. tree →

Note

Spelled with double r. It is mostly used before a noun: warring sides. Do not confuse with «wearing» (having clothes on).

In Jewish tradition

In history and stories, «warring kingdoms» or «warring tribes» are groups fighting each other. In everyday life, «warring neighbours» or «warring brothers» are people who keep arguing. Phrases: warring sides, warring factions.

Examples

• So Rab-shakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah; for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish. (Prophets 2KI.19.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Spelled with double r. It is mostly used before a noun: warring sides. Do not confuse with «wearing» (having clothes on).