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Belligerent (Adjective)

Engaged in war; "belligerent (or warring) nations".

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The belligerent countries have been at war for years, with no end in sight to the conflict.
As a neutral nation, we try to avoid taking sides in the dispute between the belligerent parties.
The international community has condemned the belligerent actions of the rogue state, which has been launching attacks on its neighbors.
The two belligerent nations have been locked in a stalemate for months, with neither side able to gain a decisive advantage.
Historians often debate the causes of the war, but most agree that the belligerent expansion of the empire was a major contributing factor.

Characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight; "aggressive acts against another country"; "a belligerent tone".

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The belligerent attitude of the rival gang made it clear that a fight was inevitable.
Her belligerent tone during the debate made it difficult for her opponents to respond calmly.
The country's belligerent stance towards its neighbors has led to increased tensions in the region.
The belligerent behavior of the drunk patron prompted the bartender to call security.
The politician's belligerent rhetoric during the campaign was seen as a major factor in his loss.