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Definition of Belligerent

• (p. pr.) Waging war; carrying on war.
• (p. pr.) Pertaining, or tending, to war; of or relating to belligerents; as, a belligerent tone; belligerent rights.
• (n.) A nation or state recognized as carrying on war; a person engaged in warfare.

Synonyms of Belligerent

• Contending
• Engaging
• Fighting
• Opposed
• Adverse
• Rival
• Conflicting
• Antagonist
• Assailant
• Hostile.

Antonyms of Belligerent

• Neutral
• Pacific
• Peaceful
• Nonbelligerent
• Appeased
• Reconciled.

Homophones of Belligerent