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belligerent

IPA pronunciation: /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

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Russian meaning

Воинственный, агрессивный

English definition

Hostile and aggressive; engaged in war or conflict.

Example

His belligerent posture alienated prospective diplomatic allies.

Collocations

belligerent tone
belligerent nation
belligerent attitude

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