Verified Answer :

the word that best describes the cold war is fear. Every one was living in fear of a full on nuclear war between USA and Russia

heera

Any from:
- High Tensions
- indirect fighting
- Peaceful Co-Existence
- Thaw
- Detente
- Near War
- Peace Summits
- Arms Race
- Space Race

i know that it is not one word, but iĀ hope this helpedĀ :)