1. conflicts or hostile situations that do not constitute formal warfare
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The Cold War era was characterized by various nonwars between superpowers.
• Economic sanctions and diplomatic tensions are examples of nonwars.
• Cyber attacks represent a new form of nonwars in the digital age.
• The country engaged in several nonwars rather than direct military confrontation.
• Intelligence operations often occur during periods of nonwars.
• Trade disputes can escalate into nonwars between nations.