der Kriegstreiber
Translation
warmonger, war instigator, hawk
Examples
Der Politiker wurde als Kriegstreiber bezeichnet.
The politician was called a warmonger.
Seine aggressive Rhetorik entlarvte ihn als Kriegstreiber.
His aggressive rhetoric exposed him as a warmonger.
Grammar Patterns
to be considered a warmonger The general was considered a warmonger.
to call sb. a warmonger The opposition called the president a warmonger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bellizist, Falke (hawk); Antonyms: Pazifist (pacifist), Friedensstifter (peacemaker)
Etymology
From 'Krieg' (war) and 'treiben' (to drive). Literally, someone who 'drives' towards war.
Memory Tips
Picture someone driving a chariot, urging everyone on towards 'Krieg' (war).