Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moloch
noun
/ˈmɒl.ək/
Definition
Moloch refers to a god or deity to whom ancient peoples sacrificed children.
Examples
- In ancient times, some cultures worshipped Moloch and offered their children as sacrifices.
- The concept of Moloch is often used in literature to depict a relentless force that consumes lives.
Meaning
The term ‘Moloch’ has come to symbolize something that demands great sacrifice or that is associated with cruelty and destruction.
Synonyms
- idol
- deity
- sacrifice
