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Definition of war dance - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
representationdance representing warlike actions
- The performance included a war dance depicting ancient battles.
2.
pre-battle ritualDated dance performed by warriors before battleDated
- The warriors performed a war dance to boost their morale.
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Expressions with war
story about experiences in a war
The veteran shared a war story from his time in Vietnam.
team competition where each team is a different color
The summer camp ended with a color war.
colloquial term for bold or heavy makeup
She wore her war paint to make a statement at the party.
conflict between groups with different cultural values
The election highlighted the ongoing culture war in the country.
game where teams pull on a rope
The school held a tug of war during sports day.
people may use any method to win romance or conflict
When accused of trying to win his rival's affection, he replied, “All is fair in love and war.”
normal rules don't apply in love and conflict
They used dirty tricks to win; all's fair in love and war.
heated online argument with personal attacks
The forum was ruined by a flame war.
war is brutal and lacks true heroes
In battle, there are no winners because there are no heroes in war.
competition where companies keep lowering prices to win customers
The two airlines started a price war on tickets.
the danger of armed conflict is growing
Many feared the war clouds are gathering in the region.
start a campaign against a problem or issue
They vowed to wage war on poverty in the city.
critical point where war is imminent
Diplomats are working to pull back from the brink of war.
unpredictable events occurring during a war
The victory was due to the fortunes of war.
direct armed conflict between opposing forces
The hot war resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
government campaign to stop illegal drug trade
The government intensified the war against drugs last year.
declaration of serious conflict or competition
The two companies' rivalry has escalated: this means war.
argument where people attack each other with strong words
Their war of words lasted for weeks in the media.
intense competition between companies lowering prices
The airlines engaged in a fare war to attract passengers.
extreme suffering and chaos during war
Soldiers often speak about the hell of war.
rewards gained through military victory
The general enjoyed the spoils of war after the successful campaign.
dispute over territory between rival gangs
The city witnessed a violent turf war last night.
intense competition to hire skilled employees
The tech industry faces a war for talent.
advocate for aggressive foreign policies
He was labeled a war hawk for his stance on international issues.
Expressions with dance
wedding dance where guests pay to dance with bride or groom
During the money dance, guests lined up to dance with the bride.
schedule of appointments or engagements
My dance card is full this week with meetings.
traditional Japanese theater combining stylized drama, music, and dance
The Kabuki dance combined dramatic gestures, music, and elaborate costumes.
move in sync with another's music or beat
She danced to his rhythm at the concert.
dance continuously all night
They decided to dance the night away at the club.
change behavior or attitude in a noticeably new or unusual way
After the criticism, he began to dance to a different tune.
change usual opinion or way of acting in a clear new direction
After the scandal, the senator began to dance to a new tune.
do something for very little money or cost
He bought the car for a song and a dance.
start dancing in a lively way at a party or event
Let's hit the dance floor and show our moves!
avoid discussing a problem directly
He tends to dance around the issue instead of giving a straight answer.
follow someone's instructions or desires
She always dances to her boss's tune at work.
avoid giving a direct answer
He tried to tap dance around the issue during the meeting.
celebrate openly and joyfully in public
The fans danced in the streets after the team won the championship.
to be extremely happy or elated
She was dancing on air after hearing the good news.
show joy at someone's misfortune
She seemed to dance on his grave after he was fired.
follow someone's rules or demands
He always dances to the tune of his boss.
waste someone's time with complex tasks
She led him a dance with endless errands.
unnecessary excitement or activity
He made a song and dance about the small delay.
change behavior to match different situations or people
He dances to different tunes depending on who is in charge.
engage in risky activities knowingly
He loves to dance with danger by climbing cliffs.
engage in risky or dangerous activities
He likes to dance with death by climbing cliffs without safety gear.
engage in risky or dangerous behavior
He knew he was dancing with the devil by getting involved in illegal activities.
follow another person's rules or way of doing things
He always dances to his boss's beat at work.
act very eager to please or serve someone important
He danced attendance on the boss all day.
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Examples of war dance in a sentence
A war dance was part of the cultural festival. The tribe's war dance was intense and powerful. They practiced the war dance for the upcoming battle.
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- French:danse de guerre, ...
- German:Kriegstanz, Kampftanz, ...
- Italian:danza di guerra, ballo di guerra, ...
- Spanish:danza de guerra, baile de guerra, ...
- Portuguese:dança de guerra, dança ritual de guerra, ...
- Chinese:战舞, 战斗舞, ...
- Japanese:戦いの踊り, 戦闘舞踊, ...
- Arabic:رَقْصَة الحَرْب, ...
- Hebrew:רִיקּוּד מִלְחָמָה, ...
- Russian:военный танец, ...
- Ukrainian:військовий танець, бойовий танець, ...
- Hindi:युद्ध नृत्य, ...
- Bengali:যুদ্ধনৃত্য, যুদ্ধ নৃত্য, ...
- Catalan:dansa de guerra, ball de guerra, ...
- Czech:válečný tanec, bojový tanec, ...
- Danish:krigsdans, kampdans, ...
- Dutch:oorlogsdans, krijgsdans, ...
- Greek:πολεμικός χορός, χορός μάχης, ...
- Hungarian:harci tánc, csatatánc, ...
- Khmer:របាំសង្គ្រាម, ...
- Korean:전쟁 춤, ...
- Persian:رقص جنگی, ...
- Polish:taniec wojenny, taniec bitewny, ...
- Portuguese (BR):dança de guerra, dança ritual de guerra, ...
- Romanian:dans războinic, dans de luptă, ...
- Swedish:krigsdans, stridsdans, ...
- Thai:ระบำสงคราม, การเต้นรำสงคราม, ...
- Turkish:savaş dansı, mücadele dansı, ...
- Vietnamese:múa chiến tranh, điệu nhảy chiến tranh, ...
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