belligerent

/bəlˈɪdʒɚənt/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
   “aggressive acts against another country”
2. engaged in war
   “belligerent (or warring) nations”

noun

1. someone who fights (or is fighting)

Synonyms for belligerent

• aggressive
• hostile
• militant
• war-ridden
• warring
• unpeaceful
• combatant
• battler
• fighter
• scrapper

Words that rhyme with belligerent

• refrigerant
• beligerent