noun
warmonger
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Warmonger (noun) means someone who pushes for war with great and often reckless enthusiasm. Example: “Critics called the senator a warmonger for pushing the invasion.”
noun
1
derogatory Someone who pushes for war with great and often reckless enthusiasm.
"Critics called the senator a warmonger for pushing the invasion."
"The newspaper accused the minister of being a warmonger."
"History books remember him as a ruthless warmonger."
verb
1
derogatory To advocate for or push towards war.
"The tabloids were accused of warmongering ahead of the conflict."
"He denied that he was warmongering by calling for military action."
"Some politicians warmonger to boost their popularity."
How to use warmonger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA warmonger is someone accused of wanting war rather than peace.
When to use it
Warmonger is always negative and is never used as a neutral or approving description.
Memory tip
Use warmonger for the person and warmongering for the behaviour or language itself.
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Common pairings
called a warmonger
branded a warmonger
warmongering rhetoric
accused of warmongering
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Etymology
Warmonger is a compound formed by joining war with monger.
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What does warmonger mean?
A warmonger is someone who pushes eagerly for war, and the word is used as a criticism rather than a neutral label.
Is warmonger an insult?
Yes, it is a derogatory term, always used to criticise someone for favouring war.
Can warmonger be used as a verb?
Yes, to warmonger means to actively advocate for war, as in warmongering rhetoric.
What is the meaning of warmonger?
"warmonger" (noun) means someone who pushes for war with great and often reckless enthusiasm.
