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Belligerent

Verb / bʌˈlɪdʒɜ:ʌnt / Another word for belligerent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

aggressively hostile or warlike

Synonyms & similar words

battler aggressive fighter militant warridden combatant warring scrapper hostile aggressive combative pugnacious bellicose quarrelsome argumentative antagonistic contentious militant warlike truculent confrontational oppositional opposing adversarial inimical unfriendly challenging provocative

Example sentences

  1. The belligerent army marched towards the enemy.
  2. The belligerent cat hissed at the other cats.
  3. The belligerent customer yelled at the cashier.
  4. The belligerent student picked a fight with his classmate.
  5. The belligerent boss shouted at his employees.

Quotes

  • A belligerent state permits itself every such misdeed, every such act of violence, as would disgrace the individual. - Sigmund Freud
  • It's hard to fight an enemy who has outposts in your head. - Sally Kempton
  • In war, there are no unwounded soldiers. - Jose Narosky

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