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Definition of Belligerent
1. Adjective. Characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight. "A belligerent tone"
Exact synonyms: Aggressive
Similar to: Hostile
Derivative terms: Aggress, Aggressiveness, Belligerence, Belligerence, Belligerency
Similar to: Hostile
Derivative terms: Aggress, Aggressiveness, Belligerence, Belligerence, Belligerency
2. Noun. Someone who fights (or is fighting).
Exact synonyms: Battler, Combatant, Fighter, Scrapper
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: Defender, Withstander, Boxer, Pugilist, Brawler, Butter, Fencer, Swordsman, Gladiator, Gouger, Gamecock, Hell-kite, Hell-rooster, Mauler, Skirmisher, Street Fighter, Tough, Master, Superior, Victor, Grappler, Matman, Wrestler
Derivative terms: Battle, Combat, Combatant, Fight, Fight, Scrap
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: Defender, Withstander, Boxer, Pugilist, Brawler, Butter, Fencer, Swordsman, Gladiator, Gouger, Gamecock, Hell-kite, Hell-rooster, Mauler, Skirmisher, Street Fighter, Tough, Master, Superior, Victor, Grappler, Matman, Wrestler
Derivative terms: Battle, Combat, Combatant, Fight, Fight, Scrap
3. Adjective. Engaged in war. "Belligerent (or warring) nations"
Definition of Belligerent
1. a. Waging war; carrying on war.
2. n. A nation or state recognized as carrying on war; a person engaged in warfare.
Definition of Belligerent
1. Adjective. Engaged in warfare, warring. ¹
2. Adjective. Eager to go to war, warlike. ¹
3. Adjective. Of or pertaining to war. ¹
4. Adjective. (By extension) Aggressively hostile, eager to fight. ¹
5. Adjective. Acting violently towards others. ¹
6. Noun. A state or other armed participant in warfare ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Belligerent
1. [n -S]
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