Love vs. War — What's the Difference?

Deep affection.

Period of such conflict.

Romantic attraction.

State of hostility.

Enjoyment or passion.

Large-scale armed conflict.

Compassionate actions.

Metaphor for struggle.

A term of endearment.

Extreme competition.

Love encompasses a range of strong and positive emotional and mental states, from the most sublime virtue or good habit, the deepest interpersonal affection, to the simplest pleasure. An example of this range of meanings is that the love of a mother differs from the love of a spouse, which differs from the love of food.

War is an intense armed conflict between states, governments, societies, or paramilitary groups such as mercenaries, insurgents, and militias. It is generally characterized by extreme violence, aggression, destruction, and mortality, using regular or irregular military forces.

A strong feeling of affection and concern toward another person, as that arising from kinship or close friendship.

A state of open, armed, often prolonged conflict carried on between nations, states, or parties.

A feeling of devotion or adoration toward God or a god.

The period of such conflict.

A feeling of kindness or concern by God or a god toward humans.

The techniques and procedures of war; military science.

Often Love(Christianity) Charity.

A condition of active antagonism or contention

An instance of being in love

A concerted effort or campaign to combat or put an end to something considered injurious

A person for whom one has strong feelings of affection

To wage or carry on warfare.

Used as a term of endearment for such a person.

To be in a state of hostility or rivalry; contend.

An intense emotional attachment to something, as to a pet or treasured object.

(uncountable) Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always involving active engagement of military forces.

An expression of one's affection

(countable) A particular conflict of this kind.

A strong predilection or enthusiasm

Protracted armed conflict against irregular forces, particularly groups considered terrorists.

The object of such an enthusiasm

Protracted conflict, particularly

Love(Mythology) Eros or Cupid.

Campaigns against various social problems.

(Sports) A score of zero, as in tennis.

(business) A protracted instance of fierce competition in trade.

To feel love for (a person)

(crime) A prolonged conflict between two groups of organized criminals, usually over organizational or territorial control.

To feel devotion to (God or a god).

(Internet) An argument between two or more people with opposing opinions on a topic or issue.

To feel or show kindness or concern to (a person). Used of God or a god.

An assembly of weapons; instruments of war.

To have an intense emotional attachment to

(obsolete) Armed forces.

To embrace or caress

Any of a family of card games where all cards are dealt at the beginning of play and players attempt to capture them all, typically involving no skill and only serving to kill time.

To like or desire enthusiastically

(intransitive) To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).

To thrive on; need

(transitive) To carry on, as a contest; to wage.

(uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another.

Ware; aware.

(uncountable) Strong affection.

A contest between nations or states, carried on by force, whether for defence, for revenging insults and redressing wrongs, for the extension of commerce, for the acquisition of territory, for obtaining and establishing the superiority and dominion of one over the other, or for any other purpose; armed conflict of sovereign powers; declared and open hostilities.

A profound and caring affection towards someone.

A condition of belligerency to be maintained by physical force. In this sense, levying war against the sovereign authority is treason.

Affectionate, benevolent concern or care for other people or beings, and for their well-being.

Instruments of war.

A feeling of intense attraction towards someone.

Forces; army.

A deep or abiding liking for something; an enthusiasm for something.

The profession of arms; the art of war.

(countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.

A state of opposition or contest; an act of opposition; an inimical contest, act, or action; enmity; hostility.

A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.

To make war; to invade or attack a state or nation with force of arms; to carry on hostilities; to be in a state by violence.

A thing, activity, etc. which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.

To contend; to strive violently; to fight.

An instance or episode of being in love; a love affair.

To make war upon; to fight.

Used as the closing, before the signature, of a letter, especially between good friends or family members, or by the young.

To carry on, as a contest; to wage.

(obsolete) A thin silk material.

The waging of armed conflict against an enemy;

A climbing plant, Clematis vitalba.

A legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply;

Zero, no score.

An active struggle between competing entities;

Nothing; no recompense.

A concerted campaign to end something that is injurious;

To have a strong affection for (someone or something).

Make or wage war

(transitive) To need, thrive on.

(transitive) To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.

To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).

(transitive) To derive delight from a fact or situation.

A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands admiration; preëminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderness; as, the love of brothers and sisters.

Courtship; - chiefly in the phrase to make love, i. e., to court, to woo, to solicit union in marriage.

Affection; kind feeling; friendship; strong liking or desire; fondness; good will; - opposed to hate; often with of and an object.

Due gratitude and reverence to God.

The object of affection; - often employed in endearing address; as, he held his love in his arms; his greatest love was reading.

Cupid, the god of love; sometimes, Venus.

A thin silk stuff.

A climbing species of Clematis (Clematis Vitalba).

Nothing; no points scored on one side; - used in counting score at tennis, etc.

To have a feeling of love for; to regard with affection or good will; as, to love one's children and friends; to love one's country; to love one's God.

To take delight or pleasure in; to have a strong liking or desire for, or interest in; to be pleased with; to like; as, to love books; to love adventures.

To have the feeling of love; to be in love.

A strong positive emotion of regard and affection;

Any object of warm affection or devotion;

A beloved person; used as terms of endearment

A score of zero in tennis or squash;

Have a great affection or liking for;

Get pleasure from;

Be enamored or in love with;

Yes, principles of love such as empathy and understanding are foundational for diplomacy and conflict resolution, thus influencing global peace.

Common causes include territorial disputes, resource scarcity, political power struggles, and cultural or religious differences.

Through various forms including literature, music, art, and communal or religious ceremonies, reflecting its importance across cultures.

War often leads to psychological issues like PTSD, depression, and anxiety among both combatants and civilians.

Emotional connection, personal affinity, and the innate human need for companionship drive people to love.

War typically drains national treasuries, disrupts markets, and destroys infrastructure, leading to long-term economic difficulties.

While not essential for survival, love greatly enhances quality of life and mental health, and is crucial for psychological and social well-being.

This is debated, but some argue war is justified in self-defense or to stop egregious human rights abuses.

Technological advancements have transformed warfare, making it more complex and deadly with innovations like drones and cyber warfare.

Children perceive love through care, affection, and security provided by those around them, influencing their emotional development.

Through diplomacy, international cooperation, conflict resolution strategies, and effective governance, war can be mitigated or prevented.

While love can exist internally, expressions of love solidify and communicate emotional bonds.

Love fosters a supportive and positive learning environment, promoting better educational outcomes and emotional growth.