War Machine

A war machine is military equipment, especially heavy weaponry like tanks, aircraft, or artillery.

More broadly, it refers to a nation's entire military apparatus—its armed forces, weapons industry, and supporting infrastructure: The country's war machine mobilized for conflict.

Figuratively, anyone or anything that dominates aggressively may be called a war machine: Their offense is a war machine.

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military industrial complex · infantry · militarism · cannon · rifle · missile · warmongering · defense industry · armored vehicle · heavy artillery · drone · grenade · arms race · weapons of mass destruction · nuclear arsenal · fighter jet · army · ammunition

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purpose/function

War Machinelife-support system

Equipment maintaining vital functions

medical technology · rescue equipment · peacekeeping force · medical corps · construction equipment

peace vs. conflict

War Machinepeace movement

Campaign advocating nonviolent resolution

pacifism · peace process · diplomacy · peace accord · olive branch

Marvel character alignment

War MachineCaptain America

Supersoldier with vibranium shield

Spider-Man

Family

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