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Synonyms & Similar Words
aggressive
belligerent
combative
pugnacious
hostile
antagonistic
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argumentative
quarrelsome
contentious
disputatious
militant
warlike
bellicose
truculent
cantankerous
irascible
testy
touchy
fractious
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caustic
acrimonious
vitriolic
venomous
malignant
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Meaning of Bellicose
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "bellicose" refers to having or showing a strong and uncontrolled desire to fight or be aggressive.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "bellicose" as having a strong tendency to fight or be warlike.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "bellicose" as showing a strong desire to fight or argue.
Example Uses
- The bellicose rhetoric of the politician sparked concerns about the potential for conflict.
- The company's bellicose approach to business led to several high-profile lawsuits.
- The bellicose neighbor was always picking fights with those around him.