be on the warpath

VERB

seethe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boil bristle flare fume simmer smolder

STRONG

burn ferment flip foam froth rage spark stew storm

WEAK

be furious be incensed be livid be mad blow one's stack blow up breathe fire foam at mouth hit the ceiling see red

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy freeze

Example Sentences

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“Mom’s gonna be on the warpath at any moment.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

They may be on the warpath; then, again, they may be down here after game.

From The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico Or, the End of the Silver Trail by Patchin, Frank Gee

Behind every tree might lurk a warrior, when once a party was known to be on the warpath.

From Canada by Bourinot, John George, Sir

"That you are simply lusting to be on the warpath," I laughed.

From The Master Detective Being Some Further Investigations of Christopher Quarles by Brebner, Percy James