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Vocabulary Entry
macbeth
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A tragedy by William Shakespeare that tells the story of a Scottish nobleman driven to ambition and madness by prophecy and his wife's encouragement.
Example Sentences
"Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies."
"In Macbeth, the themes of ambition and power are explored."
"The play Macbeth was first performed in the early 17th century."
V
verb
To act ruthlessly or deceitfully in the pursuit of power, often in a way reminiscent of the character Macbeth.
Example Sentences
"He decided to macbeth the competition to take the lead."
"In a ruthless business strategy, they chose to macbeth their rivals."
"To win the election, some candidates will macbeth their opponents."
A
adjective
Relating to the themes or characters in Shakespeare's play Macbeth; often implies ambition, manipulation, or moral corruption.
Example Sentences
"Her ambitions had a macbeth quality that worried her friends."
"He presented a macbeth argument that swayed the jury."
"The protagonist's macbeth nature led to his downfall."