Synonyms for

Warlord

Verb / ˈwɔ:ˌrlɔ:rd / Another word for warlord — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A military commander who exercises civil power in a region, whether in nominal allegiance to the national government or in defiance of it.

Synonyms & similar words

dictator tyrant despot autocrat authoritarian strongman boss ruler leader commander chieftain headman dominator overlord controller governor emperor czar kingpin hegemon

Example sentences

  1. The warlord controlled the region with an iron fist.
  2. The warlord's army was known for its brutality.
  3. The warlord was overthrown by a popular uprising.
  4. The warlord's reign of terror came to an end.
  5. The warlord's tyranny was opposed by many people.

Quotes

  • The true test of a leader is whether his followers will adhere to his cause from their own volition, enduring the most arduous hardships without being forced to do so, and remaining steadfast in the moments of greatest peril. - Xenophon
  • A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. - Sun Tzu

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