militaristic
Prone to aggression
Militaristic describes an aggressive emphasis on military power and readiness, often implying that a nation or leader prioritizes armed force over diplomacy: The country's militaristic posture alarmed its neighbors.
The term usually carries negative connotations, suggesting excessive bellicosity or glorification of war: militaristic rhetoric, a militaristic regime.
Hostile and eager to clash
- combativeInclined toward conflict
- bellicoseInclined toward aggression
- hawkishFavoring aggressive action
- pugnaciousInclined to quarrel
hostile · jingoistic · sabre-rattling · warmongering · confrontational · antagonistic · truculent · contentious
Bellicose extreme patriotism
- ultranationalismExtreme supremacist patriotism
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- fascismUltranationalist dictatorial political system
- hero-worshipUncritical excessive admiration
Sparta · Prussian · bushido · machismo · flag-waving · triumphalism
Extending dominion over others
- colonialismDomination through foreign settlement
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- annexationAbsorbing territory into jurisdiction
- territorialDefensive about owned space
empire-building · occupation · invasion · incursion · domination · subjugation · expansionism · colonization
Unchecked single-ruler government
- totalitarianismState controls everything absolutely
- autocracyRule by one
- tyrannyOppressive, absolute governance
- despotismAbsolute one-person rule
junta · oppression · repression · suppression · censorship · surveillance · propaganda · indoctrination
Collective military weapons
- conscriptionMandatory military enrollment
- draftPreliminary version of text
- mobilizationOrganizing for action
- garrisonStationed military force
arsenal · stockpile · procurement · fortification · rearmament · munitions
Strict systematic control
- drillHole-boring device
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- uniformityState of being identical
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
order · ranks · formation · inspection · parade · salute · protocol · precision
Threatening show of military might
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- brinkmanshipPushing conflicts to disaster's threshold
- posturingInsincere behavior for effect
- maneuversPlanned strategic movements
ultimatum · fearmongering · strong-arm · heavy-handed · bluster · provocation · flexing · mobilization
belligerent
Hostile and eager to clash
- combativeInclined toward conflict
- bellicoseInclined toward aggression
- hawkishFavoring aggressive action
pugnacious · hostile · jingoistic · sabre-rattling · warmongering · confrontational · antagonistic · truculent · contentious · fierce
jingoism
Bellicose extreme patriotism
- ultranationalismExtreme supremacist patriotism
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- fascismUltranationalist dictatorial political system
hero-worship · Sparta · Prussian · bushido · machismo · flag-waving · triumphalism
imperialism
Extending dominion over others
- colonialismDomination through foreign settlement
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- annexationAbsorbing territory into jurisdiction
territorial · empire-building · occupation · invasion · incursion · domination · subjugation · expansionism · colonization · land-grab
dictatorship
Unchecked single-ruler government
- totalitarianismState controls everything absolutely
- autocracyRule by one
- tyrannyOppressive, absolute governance
despotism · junta · oppression · repression · suppression · censorship · surveillance · propaganda · indoctrination · coercion
armament
Collective military weapons
- conscriptionMandatory military enrollment
- draftPreliminary version of text
- mobilizationOrganizing for action
garrison · arsenal · stockpile · procurement · fortification · rearmament · munitions
regimentation
Strict systematic control
- drillHole-boring device
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- uniformityState of being identical
hierarchy · order · ranks · formation · inspection · parade · salute · protocol · precision · punctuality
saber-rattling
Threatening show of military might
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- brinkmanshipPushing conflicts to disaster's threshold
- posturingInsincere behavior for effect
maneuvers · ultimatum · fearmongering · strong-arm · heavy-handed · bluster · provocation · flexing · mobilization
militaristicpacifist
Anti-violence believer
pacifistic · antimilitaristic · antiwar · peaceable · nonviolent
militaristicconciliatory
Meant to placate
diplomatic · peaceful · accommodating · reconciliatory · cooperative