warpaints
Warrior face pigments
Warpaints is the plural of warpaint—pigments applied to the face or body before battle, traditionally by warriors in various cultures to intimidate enemies or signal tribal identity.
The term extends to theatrical or heavy makeup: She put on her warpaints before the big meeting.
The plural typically refers to different colors or types used together.
Cosmetics applied to face
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- warriorOne skilled in combat
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
markings · ochre · patterns · tribal · battle · ancestral · pigments · symbols
Concealment through visual blending
- soldiersMilitary personnel who fight
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- tacticalStrategically planned
- special forcesElite unconventional warfare troops
night operations · concealment · stealth · battlefield · infantry · commando · guerrilla · reconnaissance
Identifying palette of athletes
- gamedayScheduled competition date
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- footballField sport with goals
- mascotGroup's symbolic figure
facepaint · rallies · tailgate · cheering · stadiums · spirit · supporters · stripes
Products for beautifying faces
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- lipstickCosmetic for coloring lips
- mascaraLash-darkening cosmetic
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
contouring · eyeliner · bold · dramatic · fierce · transformation · beauty · confident
facepaint
Cosmetics applied to face
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- warriorOne skilled in combat
ritual · markings · ochre · patterns · tribal · battle · ancestral · pigments · symbols · stripes
camouflage
Concealment through visual blending
special forces · night operations · concealment · stealth · battlefield · infantry · commando · guerrilla · reconnaissance · deployment
team colors
Identifying palette of athletes
mascot · facepaint · rallies · tailgate · cheering · stadiums · spirit · supporters · stripes · flags
makeup
Products for beautifying faces
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- lipstickCosmetic for coloring lips
- mascaraLash-darkening cosmetic
glamour · contouring · eyeliner · bold · dramatic · fierce · transformation · beauty · confident · statement
warpaintsmourning dress
Clothing for bereavement
peace symbols · white flags · festive decorations · ritual cleansing