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warmongering

 

[ ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡərɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

international relations

The promotion of warlike intentions or actions, especially by a government or political leader.

Synonyms

aggressive, belligerent, hostile.

Examples of usage

  • His warmongering rhetoric heightened tensions between the two countries.
  • The warmongering of the dictator led to widespread devastation in the region.
Context #2 | Noun

media

The practice of using language or imagery that encourages or advocates for war.

Synonyms

bellicose, hawkish, war-mongering.

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Word Description / Examples
warmongering

Same as the first entry: describes the act of promoting or inciting war, typically seen in a negative light.

  • Their warmongering rhetoric threatened to destabilize the region.
  • She accused the government of warmongering to distract from domestic issues.
war-mongering

This is an alternative form of 'warmongering' and has the same meaning, usually used in a negative context to criticize those who promote war.

  • The general's war-mongering attitude was condemned by peace activists.
  • Their war-mongering behavior led to unnecessary conflicts.
hawkish

Often refers to politicians or individuals who advocate for a strong military approach and are in favor of war or military intervention.

  • The senator's hawkish views on foreign policy raised eyebrows.
  • His hawkish comments increased tensions in the region.
bellicose

Used to describe a person or a group's aggressive and hostile behavior that seems eager to fight or start conflicts.

  • Her bellicose attitude made negotiations difficult.
  • The leader's bellicose stance worried neighboring countries.

Examples of usage

  • The newspaper was accused of warmongering by publishing inflammatory articles.
  • The documentary exposed the warmongering tactics used by certain politicians.

Translations

Translations of the word "warmongering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 belicismo

🇮🇳 युद्धोन्माद

🇩🇪 Kriegstreiberei

🇮🇩 perang

🇺🇦 військова пропаганда

🇵🇱 podżeganie do wojny

🇯🇵 戦争扇動

🇫🇷 bellicisme

🇪🇸 belicismo

🇹🇷 savaş kışkırtıcılığı

🇰🇷 전쟁 선동

🇸🇦 إثارة الحرب

🇨🇿 válečné štvaní

🇸🇰 podnecovanie k vojne

🇨🇳 战争煽动

🇸🇮 vojno hujskanje

🇮🇸 stríðsrekstur

🇰🇿 соғыс жанжалы

🇬🇪 ომის გაღვივება

🇦🇿 müharibəyə təhrik

🇲🇽 belicismo

Etymology

The term 'warmongering' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'war' and 'mongering' (from 'monger', meaning dealer or trader). It gained popularity during times of heightened international tensions and has been used to criticize leaders and governments for their aggressive policies and actions.

See also: war, warble, warfare, warhead, warheads, warily, warlike, warlock, warmonger, warplane, warrior, warship, wary.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,318, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.