Vocabulary Entry

belligerent

|adjective • noun

adjective

Hostile and aggressive; inclined to fight or be combative.

Example Sentences

"The belligerent nations refused to negotiate peace."

"Her belligerent attitude made it difficult to resolve the argument."

"He became increasingly belligerent after a few drinks."

noun

Example Sentences

"During the war, both belligerents suffered heavy losses."

"The treaty was signed by both belligerents to end years of conflict."

"Each belligerent had its own set of demands in the negotiations."