"bellicose" as adjective
1 - Warlike in nature; aggressive; hostile.
2 - Showing or having the impulse to be combative.
bellicose
[ həˈloʊ ]
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Definition
Bellicose describes someone who is aggressive and eager to go to war. It can also describe behavior or language that is aggressive and threatening. The term comes from the Latin word "bellum," meaning "war."
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Brainstorm bellicose
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Synonyms
1 - warlike
2 - combative
3 - belligerent
4 - hostile
5 - confrontational
6 - contentious
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Antonyms
1 - peaceful
2 - docile
3 - placid
4 - tranquil
5 - serene
6 - gentle
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