belligerent
/bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
adjective
- Hostile and aggressive; ready to fight or argue.
- Her belligerent tone made it clear she was not open to discussion.
- The customer became belligerent when the store refused his return.
- The two drivers exchanged belligerent words after the minor accident.
- Engaged in a war or conflict.
- The belligerent nations finally agreed to a ceasefire.
- Neutral countries tried to mediate between the belligerent powers.
- The treaty required all belligerent parties to withdraw their troops.
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noun
- A nation, group, or person engaged in war or conflict.
- As a belligerent, the country was subject to international sanctions.
- The general met with the leaders of the opposing belligerents.
- The peace talks included representatives from each belligerent.
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