Warpath

Pronunciation: /wɔrˌpæθ/

Definitions of warpath

noun a path traditionally taken by Native American warriors when going to battle

Example Sentences

A1 She was on the warpath when she found out her favorite shirt was missing.

A2 The boss went on the warpath after discovering the project deadline had been missed.

B1 The coach was on the warpath after the team lost their third game in a row.

B2 The CEO went on the warpath when he found out about the embezzlement scandal.

C1 The general was on the warpath, determined to defeat the enemy and bring peace to the region.

C2 The politician went on the warpath against corruption in the government, vowing to root out all wrongdoers.

Examples of warpath in a Sentence

formal The general was on the warpath, determined to lead his troops to victory.

informal Watch out, Sarah is on the warpath after finding out about the stolen cookies.

slang Don't mess with him, he's on the warpath and ready to throw down.

figurative After losing the election, the politician went on the warpath against his opponents.

Grammatical Forms of warpath

• plural: warpaths
• comparative: more warpath
• superlative: most warpath
• present tense: is on the warpath
• future tense: will be on the warpath
• perfect tense: has been on the warpath
• continuous tense: is currently on the warpath
• singular: warpath
• positive degree: warpath
• infinitive: to be on the warpath
• gerund: being on the warpath
• participle: on the warpath

Origin and Evolution of warpath

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'warpath' originated from Native American tribes in North America, specifically from the practice of going on a path to engage in warfare.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the literal path taken by warriors during battle, 'warpath' has evolved to also symbolize a figurative journey of aggression or conflict in modern language.