WordValeadjective
belligerent
hostile and aggressive
In more detail
1. (adjective) eager or ready to fight; aggressive and hostile
2. (noun) a country or group engaged in a war or conflict
Examples
- 1. His belligerent tone made it clear he wanted to start an argument.
- 2. The two belligerents finally agreed to a peace treaty.
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