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belligerent
adjective
noun
Characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
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bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt
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adjective
Characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
“Aggressive acts against another country”
adjective
Engaged in war
“Belligerent (or warring) nations”
noun
Someone who fights (or is fighting)
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Aggressive acts against another country
A belligerent tone
Belligerent (or warring) nations
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