war fever

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Strong public support for starting a war.

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Examples (10)

  • The country was caught up in war fever as tensions escalated.
  • Media coverage fueled the growing war fever among citizens.
  • Politicians tried to calm the public war fever with diplomatic talks.
  • Social media amplified the war fever spreading across the nation.
  • Historians warned against the dangers of war fever clouding judgment.
  • The rally was designed to stir up war fever in the crowd.
  • Economic interests often hide behind patriotic war fever.
  • The government struggled to contain the mounting war fever.
  • Opposition leaders criticized the artificial war fever being promoted.
  • Once war fever subsided, people questioned their earlier enthusiasm.