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WAR-TORN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does war-torn mean?
• WAR-TORN (adjective)
The adjective WAR-TORN has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: WAR-TORN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Laid waste by war
Synonyms:
war-torn; war-worn
Similar:
destroyed (spoiled or ruined or demolished)
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