belligerent
gb/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt/ us/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt/
C1
Englanti
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adjective
C1
property
1
hostile and ready to argue
angry and wanting to fight or argue
Käyttömalli:
belligerent (toward) [someone]/(about) [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners often use *belligerent* to mean simply "confident" or "loud"; it specifically suggests hostility or aggression. Also, "belligerent to" is less natural than "belligerent toward."
Synonyymit
aggressive (More general; not always openly hostile.)
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hostile (Emphasizes unfriendly feelings; less about readiness to fight.)
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combative (Highlights arguing and confrontation.)
Antonyymit
peaceful (Not inclined to conflict or fighting.)
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calm (Not angry or confrontational in manner.)
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conciliatory (Actively trying to make peace or reach agreement.)
Kollokaatiot
belligerent attitude
|belligerent behavior
|belligerent manner
|belligerent tone
|belligerent remarks
|belligerent language
|belligerent response
|grow belligerent
|become belligerent
|increasingly belligerent
Teemat
emotions
|conflict
|communication
Esimerkit
- He became belligerent when the manager refused to refund him.
- Her belligerent tone made the discussion impossible to continue.
- The interview grew tense as the politician gave increasingly belligerent answers.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The customer was belligerent and rude.
- Please don’t be belligerent; let’s talk calmly.
Substantiivi
C1
role
2
a hostile, aggressive person
a person who wants to fight or argue
Käyttömalli:
a belligerent; belligerents
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t confuse the noun *a belligerent* (a person) with the adjective *belligerent* (describing someone or something).
Synonyymit
troublemaker (More general; not necessarily aggressive.)
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bully (Emphasizes intimidation of weaker people.)
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agitator (Often political; focuses on stirring others up.)
Antonyymit
peacemaker (A person who tries to reduce conflict.)
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mediator (Someone who helps others reach agreement.)
Kollokaatiot
drunken belligerent
|angry belligerent
|deal with belligerents
|a belligerent in the crowd
|remove a belligerent
|confront a belligerent
Teemat
people
|conflict
|daily_life
Esimerkit
- Security escorted the belligerent out of the bar.
- The staff are trained to handle belligerents without escalating the situation.
- Police separated several belligerents after the match.
Oppijaesimerkit
- A belligerent started shouting at the cashier.
adjective
formal
C1
state
3
at war; in armed conflict
in a war or fighting
Käyttömalli:
belligerent [country/group]; belligerent forces
Tyypillinen virhe:
In this sense, *belligerent* means "taking part in a war," not "angry"—context (countries, forces, conflict) usually makes the meaning clear.
Synonyymit
warring (More common and less formal.)
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at war (Plain, everyday phrasing.)
Antonyymit
neutral (Not taking sides in the conflict.)
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nonbelligerent (Not engaged in the fighting (more formal).)
Kollokaatiot
belligerent countries
|belligerent states
|belligerent forces
|belligerent powers
|belligerent nations
|belligerent factions
|belligerent sides
Teemat
politics
|history
|law
|international_relations
Esimerkit
- The treaty required belligerent states to withdraw their troops.
- Aid agencies struggled to reach civilians in areas controlled by belligerent forces.
- Several belligerent countries agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Two belligerent countries signed a ceasefire.
Substantiivi
formal
C1
role
4
a nation or group at war
a country or group that is fighting in a war
Käyttömalli:
a belligerent; the belligerents (in/at) [conflict/war]
Tyypillinen virhe:
This noun often refers to countries or armed groups (not individuals). For people, English more often says "an aggressive person" or uses the adjective.
Synonyymit
combatant (Often focuses on fighters rather than states; can be more military-specific.)
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warring party (Clear and common phrasing; less formal than *belligerent*.)
Antonyymit
neutral (A state or party not participating in the war.)
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bystander (Not involved; less suitable for international conflicts.)
Kollokaatiot
the belligerents
|talks between belligerents
|a belligerent in the conflict
|neutrality toward belligerents
|recognize a belligerent
|support one belligerent
Teemat
politics
|history
|international_relations
|law
Esimerkit
- Peace talks began after both belligerents agreed to send delegates.
- The agreement imposed restrictions on trade with belligerents.
- International monitors urged the belligerents to protect civilians.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The belligerents met to discuss a ceasefire.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
belligerent
IPA
GB/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt/
US/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt/
Tavut ja painotus
bel - li - ger - ent (4 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (li)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: belligerent
Noun
- Base: belligerent
- Plural: belligerents
Sanaperhe
Forms
belligerents
noun
Core family
belligerence
noun C1
belligerently
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
nonbelligerent
adjective
Advanced or less common
belligerency
noun
Ilmaukset
belligerent behavior
1/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
aggressive way of acting
acting in an angry, fighting way
Esimerkit
- The airline has a zero-tolerance policy for belligerent behavior.
- His belligerent behavior escalated after he had a few drinks.
- The teacher addressed the belligerent behavior before it spread to other students.
belligerent rhetoric
1/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt ɹˈɛtɚɪk/
fixed phrase
formal
aggressive public language
angry public language that threatens or attacks
Esimerkit
- Analysts warned that belligerent rhetoric could lead to escalation.
- The campaign relied on belligerent rhetoric rather than detailed policies.
- Both sides were asked to tone down their belligerent rhetoric.
belligerent stance
1/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt stˈæns/
fixed phrase
aggressive position or attitude
an attitude that is ready to fight or argue
Esimerkit
- The company adopted a belligerent stance toward the regulator.
- His belligerent stance in negotiations made compromise difficult.
- The editorial criticized the government’s belligerent stance on the border.
belligerent tone
1/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
hostile way of speaking
a speaking voice that sounds angry and ready to argue
Esimerkit
- She replied in a belligerent tone, as if she expected a fight.
- The email’s belligerent tone offended the entire team.
- Try to avoid a belligerent tone when giving feedback.