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warmongering
This term carries a heavy negative connotation, framing the promotion of war not as a strategic necessity but as a reckless or malicious desire for conflict. It is frequently used in political discourse to criticize leaders or ideologies perceived as aggressive, provocative, or bloodthirsty.
As a noun, the word describes the general practice or ideology of inciting war. Because it refers to an abstract activity or a conceptual behavior, it is treated as an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form. When used as an adjective, it modifies nouns like rhetoric, policies, or tendencies to highlight their provocative nature.
Meanings
The act of encouraging or advocating for aggressive policies that lead to war.
The government was accused of warmongering to justify its expansionist goals.
Examples
The empire fell due to the relentless warmongering of its last few emperors.
Stop this warmongering rhetoric before you start a fire we cannot put out.
He is known for his warmongering tendencies and desire for territorial expansion.
The dark lord used warmongering propaganda to incite the tribes to fight.
I cannot believe they are actually considering such a warmongering strategy.
The council condemned the general for his blatant warmongering.
Is this a genuine security concern or just more warmongering by the military elite?
The treaty was designed to curb the warmongering impulses of the neighboring states.
Their warmongering attitude made diplomacy nearly impossible.
Their warmongering attitude made diplomacy nearly impossible.