crossfire

[US]/ˈkrɒsfaɪə/
[UK]/ˈkrɔːsfaɪər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.crossfire from multiple attacks; intense actions caught in a dispute; collateral damage in a conflict
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

caught in crossfire

crossfire situation

crossfire zone

crossfire casualties

caught crossfire

crossfire conflict

crossfire tactics

crossfire incident

crossfire warning

crossfire exchange

Example Sentences

the soldiers found themselves caught in the crossfire.

many innocent civilians were injured in the crossfire.

during the negotiation, they were wary of getting caught in the crossfire.

the crossfire between the rival gangs escalated quickly.

she was terrified of being in the crossfire of the argument.

the journalist reported from the crossfire zone.

he tried to stay safe and avoid the crossfire.

the police intervened to stop the crossfire between the protesters.

in the movie, the hero was caught in the crossfire of a gang war.

they had to retreat to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.

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