proxy war

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Synonyms: phony war, proxy wars, pro war, proxy tax

Antonyms: phony war, proxy wars, pro war, proxy tax

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Noun

1. A war where two powers use third parties as a [[supplement]] to, or a [[substitute]] for, [[fighting]] each other [[directly]].

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