Bellicose 601 Words You Need to Know

Bellicose 601 Words You Need to Know

/ˈbel.ɪ.kəʊs/ (adj)

Definition

tending to fight or initiate a war, warlike, aggressive, quarrelsome, antagonistic, belligerent, argumentative, hostile, confrontational, pugnacious, fierce, truculent, combative, militant

Example

The term “aggression” refers to a wide variety of behaviors that occur for a multitude of reasons in various circumstances. Virtually all wild animals are aggressive and bellicose when guarding their territories, defending their offspring and protecting themselves. Species that live in groups, including people and dogs, also use aggression and the threat of aggression to keep the peace and to negotiate social interactions.

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Antonyms

compliant

Parts of speech

Adverb: bellicosely

Noun: bellicoseness

Noun: bellicosity