Belligerent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Belligerent is an adjective meaning Engaged in warfare, warring.
Meaning
Engaged in warfare, warring.
More Meanings
- Eager to go to war, warlike.
- Of or pertaining to war.
- (by extension) Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.
- Acting violently towards others.
- Uncooperative.
- A state or other armed participant in warfare
Example Sentences
The UN sent a treaty proposal to the belligerents.
And I think the facts are that Beijing is a belligerent bully jealous and envious of what Taiwan has accomplished- mainland China- that's what I get out of all of this.
England were not allowed to give their chariot the momentum it had a week ago. It was stopped dead in its tracks by a belligerent Springboks defence that simply refused to yield.
Word Forms
- belligerents
Synonyms for belligerent
Depending on context, synonyms include aggressive, antagonistic, bellicose, combative, contentious, pugnacious.
Antonyms for belligerent
Common opposites include conciliatory, friendly, peaceful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include warring, militant, fighting, battler, fighter, combatant.
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