noun
warpath
noun
1
A state of anger or aggression directed at achieving conflict or confrontation.
"Her boss has been on the warpath ever since the deal fell through."
How to Use Warpath
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing angrily determined to confront or fight someone, usually used in the phrase "on the warpath."
When to use it
Almost always used figuratively today, and mostly in the fixed phrase "on the warpath."
Common pairings
on the warpath
Word Forms
warpaths plural
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Etymology
From war plus path, originally describing the literal route taken by a group heading into armed conflict.