moloch (Meaning)
moloch (n)
a tyrannical power to be propitiated by human subservience or sacrifice
god of the Canaanites and Phoenicians to whom parents sacrificed their children
any lizard of the genus Moloch
moloch (n.)
The fire god of the Ammonites in Canaan, to whom human sacrifices were offered; Molech. Also applied figuratively.
A spiny Australian lizard (horridus). The horns on the head and numerous spines on the body give it a most formidable appearance.
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moloch Sentence Examples
- The grotesque statue served as a reminder of the ancient Moloch cult.
- The villagers feared the wrath of Moloch, who demanded the sacrifice of their children.
- The fire-breathing bronze idol of Moloch instilled terror in the hearts of the conquered.
- The grim legend of Moloch haunted the realm, casting a shadow over its inhabitants.
- The flames of Moloch's altar crackled ominously, as the cries of victims echoed through the darkness.
- The priests of Moloch wielded immense power, exploiting their followers' fear and superstitions.
- Historians debated the true nature of Moloch, speculating that it was a deity, a demon, or a symbol of human depravity.
- The haunting image of Moloch became etched in the collective memory of the people, leaving an enduring scar.
- The modern-day Moloch came in the form of totalitarian regimes, sacrificing countless lives in pursuit of absolute control.
- Amidst the horrors of war, the figure of Moloch loomed large, representing the darkest instincts of humanity.
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a tyrannical power to be propitiated by human subservience or sacrifice, god of the Canaanites and Phoenicians to whom parents sacrificed their children, any li
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The grotesque statue served as a reminder of the ancient Moloch cult.
The villagers feared the wrath of Moloch, who demanded the sacrifice of their children.
The fire-breathing bronze idol of Moloch instilled terror in the hearts of the conquered.
The grim legend of Moloch haunted the realm, casting a shadow over its inhabitants.
