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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having a fighting character; aggressive.
The boxer looked belligerent as he stepped into the ring.- synonyms:
- aggressive
- antonyms:
- friendly
- similar words:
- hostile, martial, offensive
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| definition 2: |
having to do with war or to people or countries at war.
The two belligerent countries refused to discuss peace.- synonyms:
- martial
- antonyms:
- neutral, peaceful
- similar words:
- at war
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| related words: |
cruel |
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| derivation: |
belligerently (adv.) |
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