What does "warpath" mean?

The route taken by a party of Native Americans going on a warlike expedition.

Warpath

Common synonyms include: aggression, aggressiveness, antagonism, bellicism, bellicosity, belligerence.

noun

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Noun

1
The route taken by a party of Native Americans going on a warlike expedition. historical
"He went often to visit the spot where the women had buried her, and sat musing there, when, it was thought, by some of his friends, he would have done better to try to amuse himself in the chase, or by diverting his thoughts in the war-path."
2
a course leading to warfare or battle wordnet
3
A course of action that leads to battle or hostility. figuratively
4
hostile or belligerent mood wordnet

"Two different parties with common interests were on the warpath when he cut in to settle the dispute."

From war + path.

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