belligerent
Translation
belligerent, hostile, aggressive
Examples
The belligerent man was shouting at the cashier.
The belligerent man was shouting at the cashier.
The belligerent nations refused to negotiate.
The belligerent nations refused to negotiate.
Grammar Patterns
belligerent ((noun)) hostile and aggressive The belligerent man was shouting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hostile, aggressive, combative; Antonyms: peaceful, friendly
Etymology
From Latin 'belligerare' (to wage war), from 'bellum' (war) + 'gerere' (to carry on).
Memory Tips
Like 'bellicose', it comes from 'bellum' (war). Think of someone 'carrying on' a war, either literally or in an argument.