Meaning & Definition of Belligerent in English
English⟶
Belligerent
/bəlɪʤərənt/
noun
1. Someone who fights (or is fighting)
synonym:
- combatant,
- battler,
- belligerent,
- fighter,
- scrapper
adjective
1. Characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
- "Aggressive acts against another country"
- "A belligerent tone"
synonym:
- aggressive,
- belligerent
2. Engaged in war
- "Belligerent (or warring) nations"
synonym:
- belligerent,
- militant,
- war-ridden,
- warring
Examples of using
Tom is belligerent.