war dance

• Dança cerimonial executada por alguns povos tribais, especialmente indígenas, antes da guerra ou para celebrar uma vitória. No contexto moderno, também pode se referir a qualquer demonstração agressiva ou intimidadora de prontidão para o conflito.

A ceremonial dance performed by certain tribal cultures, especially indigenous peoples, before going to war or to celebrate a victory. In modern contexts, it can also refer to any aggressive or intimidating display of readiness for conflict.

1. Ritual dance before battleB2formal

   A ceremonial dance performed by members of a tribe or group before going to war, intended to intimidate enemies and boost the warriors' morale.

   Dança ritual antes da batalha

   • The Maori performed a powerful war dance called the haka before the rugby match.
   • The tribe's war dance involved rhythmic stomping and fierce chanting.
   • War dances were often used to prepare warriors mentally for combat.

2. Aggressive or energetic displayB2informal

   A figurative term for any aggressive, energetic, or intimidating display of strength or emotion, often in sports or competition.

   dança de guerra

   • The team did a war dance in the locker room before the big game.
   • His speech was a verbal war dance, full of threats and bravado.
   • The protesters performed a war dance to show their defiance.