belligerent
gb/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt/ us/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt/
C1
Английский
Значения
0 значений
adjective
C1
property
1
hostile and ready to argue
angry and wanting to fight or argue
Модель употребления:
belligerent (toward) [someone]/(about) [something]
Частая ошибка:
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."
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
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.)
Коллокации
belligerent attitude
|belligerent behavior
|belligerent manner
|belligerent tone
|belligerent remarks
|belligerent language
|belligerent response
|grow belligerent
|become belligerent
|increasingly belligerent
Темы
emotions
|conflict
|communication
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The customer was belligerent and rude.
- Please don’t be belligerent; let’s talk calmly.
Существительное
C1
role
2
a hostile, aggressive person
a person who wants to fight or argue
Модель употребления:
a belligerent; belligerents
Частая ошибка:
Don’t confuse the noun *a belligerent* (a person) with the adjective *belligerent* (describing someone or something).
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
peacemaker (A person who tries to reduce conflict.)
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mediator (Someone who helps others reach agreement.)
Коллокации
drunken belligerent
|angry belligerent
|deal with belligerents
|a belligerent in the crowd
|remove a belligerent
|confront a belligerent
Темы
people
|conflict
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- A belligerent started shouting at the cashier.
adjective
formal
C1
state
3
at war; in armed conflict
in a war or fighting
Модель употребления:
belligerent [country/group]; belligerent forces
Частая ошибка:
In this sense, *belligerent* means "taking part in a war," not "angry"—context (countries, forces, conflict) usually makes the meaning clear.
Синонимы
warring (More common and less formal.)
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at war (Plain, everyday phrasing.)
Антонимы
neutral (Not taking sides in the conflict.)
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nonbelligerent (Not engaged in the fighting (more formal).)
Коллокации
belligerent countries
|belligerent states
|belligerent forces
|belligerent powers
|belligerent nations
|belligerent factions
|belligerent sides
Темы
politics
|history
|law
|international_relations
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- Two belligerent countries signed a ceasefire.
Существительное
formal
C1
role
4
a nation or group at war
a country or group that is fighting in a war
Модель употребления:
a belligerent; the belligerents (in/at) [conflict/war]
Частая ошибка:
This noun often refers to countries or armed groups (not individuals). For people, English more often says "an aggressive person" or uses the adjective.
Синонимы
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*.)
Антонимы
neutral (A state or party not participating in the war.)
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bystander (Not involved; less suitable for international conflicts.)
Коллокации
the belligerents
|talks between belligerents
|a belligerent in the conflict
|neutrality toward belligerents
|recognize a belligerent
|support one belligerent
Темы
politics
|history
|international_relations
|law
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The belligerents met to discuss a ceasefire.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
belligerent
IPA
GB/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt/
US/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt/
Слоги и ударение
bel - li - ger - ent (4 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (li)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: belligerent
Noun
- Base: belligerent
- Plural: belligerents
Родственные слова
Forms
belligerents
noun
Core family
belligerence
noun C1
belligerently
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
nonbelligerent
adjective
Advanced or less common
belligerency
noun
Выражения
belligerent behavior
1/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
aggressive way of acting
acting in an angry, fighting way
Примеры
- 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
Примеры
- 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
Примеры
- 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
Примеры
- 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.