Moloch

noun

Mo·​loch ˈmä-lək  ˈmō-ˌläk 

: a Semitic god to whom children were sacrificed

Examples of Moloch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Today, supposedly sophisticated moderns have laundered Moloch’s dark faith into militarism, imperialism, and capitalism. — Literary Hub, 3 June 2026

In more recent years, far-right conspiracy propagators have alleged that global political and business elites worship Moloch in secret and enact policies to appease the sadistic deity. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026

Deeply rooted in Czech context, Moloch Files draws inspiration from 1970s and 1980s political thrillers and is presented in a modern visual style, with an emphasis on European affairs. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 16 July 2025

Canal+ has opened a Czech branch and released two dramas so far – Daughter of a Nation and Moloch. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 8 July 2025

Its collection includes such items as his Moloch floor lamp — an ordinary swing-arm desk lamp blown up to gargantuan proportions. — Fred A. Bernstein, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024

Many regard the unbridled marketplace as a child-devouring Moloch, evoked in their imaginations by The Hunger Games, Divergent, or Squid Game. — Neil Howe, Fortune, 18 July 2023

Elvis might have been anointed the King, the monarch of proto-pop, but Jerry Lee was Moloch, the pagan deity of the Middle East whose worship involved the sacrifice of children. — Richard Corliss, Time, 28 Oct. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew Mōlekh

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Moloch

• colic
• frolic
• pollack
• alcoholic
• anabolic
• apostolic
• catabolic
• cytosolic
• diabolic
• diastolic
• ethanolic
• hyperbolic