Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

friendly-fire

noun

/ˈfrɛndli ˈfaɪər/

Definition

An incident in which military forces mistakenly attack their own troops or allies, resulting in unintended casualties or damage.

Examples

During the combat operation, there was an unfortunate case of friendly fire, causing confusion among the units.
The report highlighted several incidents of friendly fire that occurred during the mission.
To prevent friendly fire, commanders emphasized the importance of clear communication and identification of units.

Meaning

Friendly fire refers to an engagement in combat where soldiers accidentally harm their own side instead of the enemy, typically due to miscommunication or misidentification.