Warpath: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
warpath
[ หwษหrหpรฆฮธ ]
hostile intention
The term 'warpath' refers to a state of aggression or a desire to engage in conflict. It is often used to describe someone who is prepared or eager for battle or confrontation. The concept originated among Native American tribes, signifying a journey or route taken by a tribe on their way to war. In contemporary usage, it can also imply a figurative path of anger or vendetta against someone or something. When someone is said to be on the warpath, it usually suggests that they're ready to retaliate or take extreme measures.
Synonyms
aggression, hostility, vengeance.
Examples of usage
- After the disagreement, she was definitely on the warpath.
- The manager warned the staff not to get him on the warpath.
- Following the criticism, he went on the warpath against his opponents.
Translations
Translations of the word "warpath" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caminho de guerra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคชเคฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kriegspfad
๐ฎ๐ฉ jalur perang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะนััะบะพะฒะธะน ัะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ ลcieลผka wojny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฆไบใฎ้
๐ซ๐ท chemin de guerre
๐ช๐ธ camino de guerra
๐น๐ท savaล yolu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์์ ๊ธธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุฑูู ุงูุญุฑุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vรกleฤnรก stezka
๐ธ๐ฐ vojnovรก cesta
๐จ๐ณ ๆไบ่ทฏๅพ
๐ธ๐ฎ vojna pot
๐ฎ๐ธ strรญรฐsleiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาัั ะถะพะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแก แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผharibษ yolu
๐ฒ๐ฝ ruta de guerra
Etymology
The word 'warpath' is believed to have its origins in the languages of Native American tribes, where it described the route taken by warriors going into battle. This term reflects the strong connection between the physical journey and the mental state of readiness for conflict. In the context of Native American culture, the warpath was a significant and serious concept, indicative of the preparations and rituals associated with warfare. As it transitioned into English vernacular, its meaning evolved to represent not only the literal path taken by warriors but also the metaphorical path of someone who is intent on seeking revenge or engaging in confrontation. Over time, the term has permeated popular culture and is often used in various settings to describe situations where someone is visibly upset or ready for a fight, without necessarily implying an actual physical battle.