warmongering
warmongering Lexical Profile
warmongering Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Encouraging, advocating, or attempting to stir up war or armed aggression.
"The diplomat warned that warmongering rhetoric from either administration could easily destabilize the fragile peace treaty."
• noun
The advocacy, promotion, or instigation of war or military aggression by a nation, leader, or group.
"Opposition lawmakers accused the cabinet of engaging in reckless warmongering instead of pursuing diplomatic negotiations."
Word Nuance & Usage
Always used disapprovingly to criticize political leaders, factions, or media outlets perceived as recklessly provoking armed conflict.
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 18th century as a compound of 'war' and 'monger' (from Old English 'mangere', meaning a merchant or trader), figuratively denoting someone who peddles or promotes conflict.
Usage Trend
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