belligerent

Meanings

• adjective

  A person who is hostile and threatening, especially in response to a perceived provocation or insult.

  - "The crowd became increasingly belligerent as the game went on."
  - "The politician's belligerent response to criticism only fueled the public's anger."

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Pronunciation

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2. /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

aggressive , antagonistic , bellicose , combative , contentious , pugnacious , quarrelsome , truculent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with belligerent
frequent , vigilant , constant , defiant , resilient

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Variants

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belligerent , belligerently , belligerents

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Forms

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The verb form of 'belligerent' is 'belliger'. The comparative form is 'more belligerent' and the superlative form is 'most belligerent'., belliger, belligerated, belligerating

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Etymology

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From Latin bellum 'war' + -gerens 'bearing'. A belligerent person is one who behaves as if they are at war.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'belligerent' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. In international law, a belligerent is a party to a war.

3. The term 'belligerent neutral' refers to a country that is not directly involved in a war but provides support to one of the belligerent parties.

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Related Concepts

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1. aggression: Aggression is a behavior characterized by the intent to inflict harm or injury on another living being. Belligerence can be seen as a form of aggression, as it involves threatening or hostile behavior towards others.

2. provocation: Provocation is an action or behavior that is intended to provoke or incite a response, especially a hostile or aggressive one. A belligerent person may be provoked by perceived insults or threats.

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Quotes

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1. Instead, we revered the guys on the streets, the thugs who were brazen and "belligerent". They wore their hats backwards, left their belt buckles unfastened and shoelaces untied.

   - Nathan McCall,{it}Washington Post{/it},25-31 Mar. 1991

2. … it took very little alcohol to make him "belligerent", and he became even more thuggish and incoherent when he threw in a few sleeping pills as well.

   - Christopher Hitchens,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},8 Oct. 2000

3. Coots are "belligerent", territorial, quick-tempered birds. Nothing irritates a coot like another coot …

   - Kenneth Brower,{it}Smithsonian{/it},December 1998

4. She was a brigantine, a small two-masted vessel, refitted for "belligerent" action in the newly created American Navy.

   - Barbara W. Tuchman,{it}The First Salute{/it},1988

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Culture

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The term 'belligerent' has been used extensively in literature and history to describe individuals or groups who are aggressive, hostile, or unwilling to compromise. In literature, belligerent characters often create tension and conflict, while in history, belligerent nations or leaders have been responsible for wars and conflicts.

How to Memorize "belligerent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a menacing expression, clenched fists, and a threatening posture. Imagine this person responding aggressively to a perceived provocation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'belligerent' with words like 'aggressive', 'hostile', 'threatening', and 'warlike'. Create a mental image of a person or situation that embodies these qualities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Belligerent Bee' to remember the definition: 'B' for belligerent, 'E' for enemy, 'L' for loud, 'L' for loudspeaker, 'E' for escalating, 'G' for growing, 'E' for enraged, 'R' for ready, and 'E' for engaging in conflict.'

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