belligerent
gb/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt/ us/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt/
C1
Anh
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
C1
property
1
hostile and ready to argue
angry and wanting to fight or argue
Mẫu sử dụng:
belligerent (toward) [someone]/(about) [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
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."
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
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.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
belligerent attitude
|belligerent behavior
|belligerent manner
|belligerent tone
|belligerent remarks
|belligerent language
|belligerent response
|grow belligerent
|become belligerent
|increasingly belligerent
Chủ đề
emotions
|conflict
|communication
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The customer was belligerent and rude.
- Please don’t be belligerent; let’s talk calmly.
Danh từ
C1
role
2
a hostile, aggressive person
a person who wants to fight or argue
Mẫu sử dụng:
a belligerent; belligerents
Lỗi thường gặp:
Don’t confuse the noun *a belligerent* (a person) with the adjective *belligerent* (describing someone or something).
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
peacemaker (A person who tries to reduce conflict.)
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mediator (Someone who helps others reach agreement.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
drunken belligerent
|angry belligerent
|deal with belligerents
|a belligerent in the crowd
|remove a belligerent
|confront a belligerent
Chủ đề
people
|conflict
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- A belligerent started shouting at the cashier.
adjective
formal
C1
state
3
at war; in armed conflict
in a war or fighting
Mẫu sử dụng:
belligerent [country/group]; belligerent forces
Lỗi thường gặp:
In this sense, *belligerent* means "taking part in a war," not "angry"—context (countries, forces, conflict) usually makes the meaning clear.
Từ đồng nghĩa
warring (More common and less formal.)
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at war (Plain, everyday phrasing.)
Từ trái nghĩa
neutral (Not taking sides in the conflict.)
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nonbelligerent (Not engaged in the fighting (more formal).)
Cụm từ đi kèm
belligerent countries
|belligerent states
|belligerent forces
|belligerent powers
|belligerent nations
|belligerent factions
|belligerent sides
Chủ đề
politics
|history
|law
|international_relations
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Two belligerent countries signed a ceasefire.
Danh từ
formal
C1
role
4
a nation or group at war
a country or group that is fighting in a war
Mẫu sử dụng:
a belligerent; the belligerents (in/at) [conflict/war]
Lỗi thường gặp:
This noun often refers to countries or armed groups (not individuals). For people, English more often says "an aggressive person" or uses the adjective.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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*.)
Từ trái nghĩa
neutral (A state or party not participating in the war.)
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bystander (Not involved; less suitable for international conflicts.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
the belligerents
|talks between belligerents
|a belligerent in the conflict
|neutrality toward belligerents
|recognize a belligerent
|support one belligerent
Chủ đề
politics
|history
|international_relations
|law
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The belligerents met to discuss a ceasefire.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
belligerent
IPA
GB/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt/
US/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
bel - li - ger - ent (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (li)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: belligerent
Noun
- Base: belligerent
- Plural: belligerents
Họ từ
Forms
belligerents
noun
Core family
belligerence
noun C1
belligerently
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
nonbelligerent
adjective
Advanced or less common
belligerency
noun
Cách diễn đạt
belligerent behavior
1/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚənt bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
aggressive way of acting
acting in an angry, fighting way
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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.