Meaning of the word moloch in English
What does moloch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
moloch
US /ˈmoʊlɑːk/
UK /ˈməʊ.lɒk/
Noun
1.
a Canaanite god to whom children were sacrificed, mentioned in the Old Testament
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Ancient texts describe the worship of Moloch with horrific rituals.
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The prophet condemned the worship of Moloch as an abomination.
2.
a person or thing to which extreme or horrific sacrifices are made, especially for the sake of an abstract ideal
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The relentless pursuit of profit became a modern Moloch, devouring human well-being.
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The war machine was a Moloch that demanded countless lives.
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