belligerent, bellicose, pugnacious, quarrelsome, contentious mean having an aggressive or fighting attitude. belligerent often implies …

A belligerent is an individual, group, country, or other entity that acts in a hostile manner, such as engaging in combat. The term …

BELLIGERENT definition: 1. wishing to fight or argue: 2. fighting a war: 3. a country, group, or person who is fighting a…. Learn more.

BELLIGERENT definition: warlike; given to waging war. See examples of belligerent used in a sentence.

If someone is belligerent, they're eager to fight. It's a good idea to avoid hardcore hockey fans after their team loses — they tend to …

Belligerent refers to a tendency to hostile behavior: A belligerent reporter badgered the politician. Bellicose describes a warlike or …

Dec 19, 2025 · Belligerent is an adjective (sometimes a noun in specific contexts) that describes a person, group, or attitude …

Aug 19, 2026 · Adjective belligerent (comparative more belligerent, superlative most belligerent) Engaged in warfare, warring. Eager …

A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive. ...the belligerent statements from both sides which have led to fears of war. He was …

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