aristeia

ar.ɪsˈtiː.ə

Definitions

1. noun

A brief period of intense, heroic, or victorious activity in Greek literature, particularly in Homer’s Iliad.

“The warrior’s aristeia lasted only a few hours, but it would go down in history as one of the greatest feats of bravery in battle.”

Synonyms

  • rampage
  • spree

Antonyms

  • defeat
  • retreat