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Learn “Belligerent”

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Belligerent

adjective/buh-lij-er-ent/

Meaning

hostile and aggressive.

In context

The belligerent tone of the negotiation left everyone tense.

Remember it

A belligerent person is 'waging little wars' everywhere — belli means war in Latin.

Use it well

For hostile people, tones and moods: 'belligerent attitude'; stronger than rude, short of violent.