eristic vs warfare

eristic

noun
  • A type of dialogue or argument where the participants do not have any reasonable goal. The aim is to argue for the sake of conflict, and often to see who can yell the loudest. 

  • One who makes specious arguments; one who is disputatious. 

adj
  • Provoking strife, controversy or discord. 

warfare

noun
  • The waging of war or armed conflict against an enemy. 

  • Military operations of some particular kind e.g. guerrilla warfare. 

verb
  • To lead a military life; to carry on continual wars. 

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