Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

warmonger

noun

/ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

Definition

A person who advocates for or encourages war or conflict, often for political or personal gain.

Examples

The senator was labeled a warmonger after pushing for military intervention.
His warmonger rhetoric alarmed many peace activists.
Throughout history, certain leaders have been accused of being warmongers to justify their aggressive policies.

Meaning

The term ‘warmonger’ refers to someone who promotes or incites conflict and warfare, typically viewed negatively as they are seen as wanting to engage in military action without justified reasons.