battleful

/ˈbætəlfəl/
adjective
  1. Eager or ready to fight; aggressive or hostile in manner.
    • The two rivals exchanged battleful words during the debate.
    • The general's battleful speech roused the troops before the attack.
    • Her battleful glare made it clear she would not back down from the argument.
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