Synonyms for belligerent
29 synonyms for “belligerent”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Belligerent as in “aggressive”
adjective: characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
- aggressive
- antagonistic
- quarrelsome
- contentious
- pugnacious
- combative
- truculent
- bellicose
- hostile
- argumentative
- warlike
- spiteful
- unfriendly
- vitriolic
- hateful
- tough
- irritable
- malevolent
- rancorous
- divisive
- litigious
- militaristic
Belligerent as in “combatant”
noun: someone who fights (or is fighting)
- combatant
- bloodthirsty
- fighter
- disputatious
- scrapper
Belligerent as in “warring”
adjective: engaged in war
- warring
- militant
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