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noun
A military engagement.
synonym: action.
is a specific kind of: group action.
is a broader term that covers: amphibious landing | battle, conflict, engagement, fight | blockade, encirclement | defence, defense, defensive measure | electronic warfare, EW | police action | resistance | saber rattling, sabre rattling | sally, sortie | war, warfare.
domain category: armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine.
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