warpath

American  

[wawr-path, -pahth] / ˈwɔrˌpæθ, -ˌpɑθ /

noun

PLURAL

warpaths

1. especially historically, the path or course taken by Native Americans on a warlike expedition.

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idioms

1. on the warpath,

   1. seeking, preparing for, or engaged in war or aggressive pursuit.

   2. in a state of anger or indignation; hostile.

warpath British  

/ ˈwɔːˌpɑːθ /

noun

1. the route taken by North American Indians on a warlike expedition

2. 1. preparing to engage in battle

   2. informal  in a state of anger

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warpath More Idioms  

1. see on the warpath.

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Sensitive Note

See powwow.

Etymology

Origin of warpath

An Americanism dating back to 1745–55; war ¹ + path

Example Sentences

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, wrote in a social-media post that the U.S. has now “fully embarked on the warpath against Russia.”

From The Wall Street Journal

And let’s face it, that warpath may well end in the death of the American experiment.

From Salon

With Trump on the warpath against EVs, buyers and sellers in California watch warily as he tries to dismantle Biden-era incentives that supported the industry.

From Los Angeles Times

The Associated Press story began: “Hang on to your scalps, Hitler, Hirohito and Mussolini, for 29 red-blooded young Americans are on the warpath … “

From Los Angeles Times

That may be overly optimistic, but it reflects an enduring reluctance to proceed further down the warpath with Israel.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aggression
• animosity
• antagonism
• antipathy
• bitterness
• enmity
• estrangement
• hatred
• ill will
• opposition
• rancor
• resentment
• war