warrior Definition
war·rior (wôr′yər, -ē ər)
noun
a person taking part or experienced in conflict, esp. war; soldier
Etymology: ME werreour < NormFr < werrier, to make war < werre, war
warrior Synonyms
warrior Usage Examples
Converse of object
- slay: According to Norse mythology, Valhalla was a palace roofed with shields, wherein lived the bravest of the slain Norse warriors.
- depict: More business quot jazz films in and middle parts paintings depict warriors.
Preposition: with
spear: Gave me the giggles, as she was practicing being a viking warrior with a spear [ bamboo cane!
Adjective modifier
- mighty: These range from the mighty warrior to the healing hands of the monk, with several magical classes in between.
- fearsome: Then the cup was handed over by a fearsome warrior.
- fierce: The men on both sides were fierce, brave warriors.
- fearless: I thought you were a man of honor, integrity, a fearless warrior, ready and eager to defend our country.
- brave: The men on both sides were fierce, brave warriors.
- valiant: Ethelred was a valiant warrior who took up the struggle against them with renewed vigor.
Modifies a noun
- aristocracy: The Scottish Clans comprised an agricultural peasantry dominated by a warrior aristocracy.
- monk: The Knights Templar The Knights Templar were an order of warrior monks, originally formed to give pilgrims protection in the Holy Land.
- princess: If you're playing a stereotype ( warrior princess, anyone?
- queen: I read today that the last resting place of the warrior queen Boudica could be under a hamburger café in the Midlands.
- goddess: With her helmet on, she is a warrior goddess with a difference!
- king: They're now going to find Him a warrior King.
Noun used with modifier
- terracotta: A crew of about for good reason of terracotta warriors is able to.
- samurai: A samurai warrior armed with feudal weaponry would not last long against the missiles, tanks, etc. employed by their modern counterparts.
- eco: Little Green Radicals is a NEW range for rambunctious little eco warriors who want to change the world!
- Viking: Viking warriors from Scandinavia began to attack the coasts of western Europe toward the end of the eighth century.
- pagan: If a " Viking " is a marauding pagan warrior, then the idea of a " Viking woman " would be unthinkable.
Browse dictionary entries near warrior
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- ‹ Warren, Harry pseudonym of Salvatore Guaragno
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- ‹ Warren, Earl
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