Synonyms of belligerent
8 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for belligerent is antagonistic. Other synonyms of belligerent are aggressive, bellicose, combative, contentious and pugnacious. The opposite of belligerent is peaceful.
Synonyms and similar words for belligerent
adjectiveAggressively hostile, eager to fight.
- aggressive
- antagonisticContending or acting against.
- bellicoseWarlike or combative in nature; aggressively hostile.
- combativeGiven to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.
- contentiousGiven to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
- pugnaciousNaturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
- quarrelsomeArgumentative; fond of or prone to quarreling.
- truculentEager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict.
Opposite of belligerent
adjectiveMore antonyms
- conciliatoryWilling to conciliate, or to make concessions.
- friendly
- peacefulInclined to peace.
Meaning of belligerent
- adjective Engaged in warfare, warring.
- adjective Eager to go to war, warlike.
- adjective Of or pertaining to war.
belligerent in other languages
Questions about synonyms of belligerent
- What is another word for belligerent?
- Belligerent has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as antagonistic, aggressive, bellicose, combative, contentious, pugnacious, quarrelsome and truculent.
- What is the opposite of belligerent?
- The opposite of belligerent is peaceful. Other antonyms of belligerent are conciliatory.
- What does belligerent mean?
- Belligerent means engaged in warfare, warring.
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