assymetric warfare

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Assymetric Warfare

Assymetric warfare refers to a form of warfare where opposing sides have significantly unequal resources, tactics, and capabilities, creating an imbalanced power dynamic.

Noun

Sense 1: A military strategy used by weaker forces to counteract the strength of a more powerful adversary.

Sample Sentence: The rebels relied on assymetric warfare to constantly adapt their guerrilla tactics against the well-equipped government forces.

Sense 2: Any conflict or confrontation that involves asymmetric tactics.

Sample Sentence: The cyberwarfare campaign conducted by hackers against the country's infrastructure showcased a classic case of assymetric warfare in the digital age.