warmonger

Meanings

• noun

  A person who advocates or supports war, especially one who instigates or provokes it.

  - "The warmonger's actions led to the devastating war."
  - "Despite his peaceful demeanor, many believed the politician was a warmonger at heart."

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Synonyms

bellicist , hawk , war hawk

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with warmonger
longer , stronger , bonger , mongerer

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Homophones

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1. warmonger (English) : A person who advocates or supports war
   

2. wormonger (English) : A person who spreads rumors or gossip
   

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Variants

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warmonger , warmongering , warmongerings , warmongers

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Etymology

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Originally, a warmonger was a mercenary soldier who earned his living by fighting in wars. The term later came to be used more broadly to refer to anyone who advocates or supports war.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'warmonger' first appeared in print in the 16th century.

2. During the English Civil War, the term 'warmonger' was used to refer to soldiers who were paid to fight in the war.

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Related Concepts

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1. militarism: An ideology that advocates for a strong military and the use of military force to defend or promote national interests.

2. imperialism: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

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Culture

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The term 'warmonger' has been used extensively in literature and politics. In literature, it has been used to portray characters who are ruthless and bloodthirsty, such as Macbeth in Shakespeare's play. In politics, it has been used as a derogatory term to describe leaders who are perceived as aggressive or warlike.

How to Memorize "warmonger"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person advocating for war and wearing military uniform or carrying a sword.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of war, conflict, and aggression.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'warm' in 'warmonger' stands for 'war'.

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