Meaning: A soldier who serves in the cavalry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cavalryman rode bravely into the fray.

Category: Military › Forces

Synonyms: cavalry soldier

Meaning: An abbreviation for 'commander', a naval rank.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Cdr gave orders to the crew.

Category: Military › Ranks

Synonyms: commander

Meaning: A soldier or cavalryman in the French army.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The chasseur rode bravely into battle.

Category: Military

Synonyms: cavalryman

Meaning: A senior non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The chief master sergeant addressed the troops.

Category: Military › Rank

Meaning: A senior non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The chief petty officer supervised the training.

Category: Military › Rank

Synonyms: senior officer

Meaning: A senior non-commissioned officer in the U.S. military with specialized skills.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The chief warrant officer provided expert advice.

Category: Military › Rank

Synonyms: senior officer

Meaning: A type of explosive weapon that releases smaller bombs over a wide area.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The use of cluster bombs is controversial in warfare.

Category: Military › Weapons

Meaning: Unintended damage or casualties inflicted during a military operation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The airstrike caused collateral damage to nearby buildings.

Category: Military

Synonyms: unintended consequences

Meaning: A military rank above lieutenant colonel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The colonel led his troops into battle.

Category: Military › Ranks

Synonyms:

• officer
• military leader

Meaning: A high-ranking military officer, typically above a colonel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The colonel general oversaw multiple divisions.

Category: Military › Ranks

Synonyms:

• general
• officer

Meaning: A ceremonial title for a senior military officer.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The colonel-in-chief attended the parade.

Category: Military › Ranks

Synonyms:

• chief officer
• senior officer

Meaning: A non-commissioned officer responsible for the colors in a military unit.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The colour sergeant led the parade with pride.

Category: Military › Ranks

Synonyms:

• sergeant
• officer

Meaning: Fighting between armed forces.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The soldiers were trained for combat.

Category: Military › Warfare

Synonyms:

• battle
• fight

Antonyms:

• peace
• truce

Meaning: A state of exhaustion due to prolonged combat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The soldiers suffered from combat fatigue after weeks of fighting.

Category: Military › Warfare

Synonyms:

• exhaustion
• fatigue

Meaning: Military clothing designed for combat situations.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore combat fatigues during the training exercise.

Category: Military › Warfare

Synonyms:

• military uniform
• camouflage

Meaning: A person engaged in combat or warfare.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Each combatant must follow the rules of engagement.

Category: Military › Warfare

Synonyms:

• fighter
• warrior

Meaning: Fights or battles, especially in a military context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The combats were fierce during the war.

Category: Military › Warfare

Synonyms:

• battles
• fights

Meaning: A senior non-commissioned officer in a company, often responsible for discipline.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The company sergeant major addressed the troops.

Category: Military › Army

Meaning: A rank in the military, typically above private and below sergeant.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was promoted to corporal after his service.

Category: Military › Ranks

Synonyms:

• rank
• position

Meaning: A military unit or group of people with a common purpose.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Marine Corps is known for its rigorous training.

Category: Military › Units

Synonyms:

• unit
• division

Meaning: A small, fast naval ship, often used for escort duties.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The corvette patrolled the waters for enemy submarines.

Category: Military › Naval

Synonyms:

• warship
• naval vessel

Meaning: A meeting of military leaders to discuss strategy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The generals held a council of war to decide their next move.

Category: Military

Meaning: An attack made in response to another attack.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The army launched a counter-attack after the surprise assault.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• retaliation
• reversal

Meaning: Actions taken to combat insurgency.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The military implemented counter-insurgency strategies.

Category: Military

Synonyms: anti-insurgency

Meaning: abbreviation for 'Corporal'

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cpl Smith was promoted last week.

Category: Military › Ranks

Meaning: To dive quickly and steeply, often used in a military context.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The pilot ordered a crash dive to avoid the enemy fire.

Category: Military

Synonyms: dive steeply

Meaning: gunfire coming from two or more directions

Part of speech: noun

Example: The soldiers found themselves caught in crossfire.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• gunfire
• firefight

Meaning: A guided missile that travels at a constant speed.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The military launched a cruise missile during the exercise.

Category: Military

Synonyms: guided missile

Meaning: a type of bomb that explodes just above the ground

Part of speech: noun

Example: The military used a daisy cutter in the operation.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• bomb
• explosive

Meaning: To take a ship or military equipment out of service.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The navy decided to decommission the old battleship.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• retire
• withdraw

Meaning: To discharge a soldier from military service.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He was demobbed after serving for two years.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• discharge
• release

Antonyms:

• enlist
• recruit

Meaning: Past tense of demob; discharged from military service.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He was demobbed last year.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• discharged
• released

Antonyms:

• enlisted
• recruited

Meaning: The process of disbanding or releasing troops from military service.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The demobilisation of soldiers took place after the war.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• disbanding
• release

Antonyms:

• mobilization
• enlistment

Meaning: To disband or release troops from military service.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The army plans to demobilize after the conflict ends.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• disband
• release

Antonyms:

• mobilize
• enlist

Meaning: To position or arrange strategically.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The army will deploy troops to the region.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• position
• utilize

Meaning: The act of positioning or arranging resources or personnel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The deployment of new technology improved efficiency.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• arrangement
• utilization

Meaning: An explosive device used to destroy submarines.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The navy deployed a depth charge to target the enemy submarine.

Category: Military

Synonyms: explosive

Meaning: A person who abandons their duty or post, especially in the military.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The deserter was caught and faced consequences.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• abandoner
• defector

Meaning: A successful strike or impact on a target.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The missile achieved a direct hit on the target.

Category: Military › Weaponry

Meaning: A bomb that combines conventional explosives with radioactive material.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The threat of a dirty bomb raises security concerns.

Category: Military › Weapons