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Belligerent
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Meaning
Adj
●
Engaged in
warfare
, warring.
●
Eager to
go to war
,
war
like.
●
Of or
pertaining
to war.
●
Aggressively
hostile
,
eager
to fight.
●
Acting
violently
towards others.
●
Uncooperative.
Noun
●
A state or other
armed
participant
in warfare
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Origin
belligerent
English
belligerans
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Aggressive
Antagonistic
Bellicose
Combative
Contentious
Pugnacious
Quarrelsome
Truculent
Warlike
Related
Confrontational
Hostile
Violent
Petulant
Uncivil
Vindictive
Obstinate
Defiant
Hateful
Argumentative
Boorish
Arrogant
Irate
Spiteful
Angry
Strident
Militaristic
Condescending
Militant
Uncooperative
Rude
Rebellious
Unfriendly
Cocky
Defensive
Cruel
Paranoid
Abusive
Racist
Reactionary
Haughty
Ruthless
Disrespectful
Retaliatory
Testy
Bitchy
Resentful
Suspicious
Hostility
Brutal
Judgemental
Vulgar
Brazen
Impatient
Vengeful
Expansionist
Selfish
Cowardly
Jealous
Intolerant
Timid
Passive Aggressive
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