belligerent

/bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/adj
High School
1

Engaged in warfare, warring.

2

Eager to go to war, warlike.

3

Of or pertaining to war.

4

Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.

5

Acting violently towards others.

6

Uncooperative.

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Alliteration

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