ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Belligerent

/bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/ · adjective

Meaning

Engaged in warfare, warring..

Definitions by Sense

Engaged in warfare, warring.
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

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.

The UN sent a treaty proposal to the belligerents.

Synonyms for belligerent

Antonyms for belligerent

Related Words

Word Forms

more belligerent
most belligerent
belligerents

Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does belligerent mean?

Belligerent means Engaged in warfare, warring..

What is a synonym for belligerent?

Common synonyms include aggressive, antagonistic, bellicose, combative.

What is the opposite of belligerent?

Possible antonyms include conciliatory, friendly, peaceful.

How do you use belligerent in a sentence?

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.

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