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On the Warpath

MEANING IN ENGLISH

Extremely angry, aggressive, and actively looking for a fight or confrontation

In context

01

When the supervisor was on the warpath, the employees stood firm together to resist his intimidation.

02

The environmental activists went on the warpath after learning about the chemical plant's illegal dumping.

Synonyms

combative,belligerent,aggressive

Antonyms

conciliatory,peaceful,tranquil

Collocations

go on the warpath,be on the warpath,boss on the warpath

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗