Warmonger

usgb/ˈwɔːrmɑːŋɡər/
noun

A person who encourages others to fight or go to war.

Many people considered the dictator a warmonger due to his aggressive foreign policies.
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Often appears as...

  • political warmonger
  • known warmonger

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Warmonger has a very negative meaning, suggesting harmful intentions towards peace.

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The activist's speech condemned the leader as a warmonger.
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Political Context

Often used in political discussions to criticize leaders or governments seeking conflict.

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The senator was labeled a warmonger after voting for military intervention.
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Not Literal

Doesn't always mean physically starting wars; can refer to spreading conflict through words or propaganda.

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His warmongering speeches incited violence in the region.
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