warmonger (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

Definition

A person or group who is eager to go to war or who tries to encourage a war.

Examples

• Critics called the politician a warmonger for his aggressive foreign policy proposals.

• The peace activists protested against the warmongers who seemed to profit from conflict.

• History is often written by the victors, but the warmongers are rarely remembered kindly.

How to Use warmonger

warmonger of (prepositional phrase)

A person who is eager to go to war, often associated with a specific nation or ideology. — "He was labeled a warmonger of the old regime, advocating for a return to aggressive tactics."

Synonyms of warmonger

Words with a similar meaning to warmonger:

• militarist
• aggressor
• firebrand

Antonyms of warmonger

Words with the opposite meaning to warmonger:

• pacifist
• peacemaker

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