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belligerent

/bəˈlɪdʒərənt/adjective

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झगड़ालू, लड़ाकू, आक्रामक

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  1. 1

    unfriendly and aggressive; ready to fight or argue

    झगड़ालू, लड़ाकू, आक्रामक

    • He became belligerent after a few drinks.
    • a belligerent tone
    • The belligerent customer shouted at the shopkeeper.
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    • His belligerent attitude annoyed everyone.
    • He gave a belligerent reply to the umpire.

    Synonyms aggressive hostile combative

    Opposite peaceful friendly conciliatory

  2. 2

    [only before noun] formal

    (of a country) fighting a war

    युद्धरत (देश)

    • the belligerent nations
    • The belligerent countries agreed to a ceasefire.
    • The two belligerent countries finally signed a peace treaty.
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    • Aid was sent to people in the belligerent areas.
    • The belligerent powers agreed to meet for talks.

    Synonyms warring

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belligerence nounbelligerently adv.
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