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Clearly not the way to peace (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

warpath

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'peace' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both feelings as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for warpath that I've seen before include "On the - means angry" , "Route taken by militant Red Indians" , "On this one is pursuing troublemakers" , "One's heading for conflict when on it" , "Road to battle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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