Definitions

1. adjective

Given to or characterized by violence, aggression, or hostility.

“The belligerent crowd clashed with the police during the protest.”

2. noun

A person who is aggressively hostile or combative, especially in an international conflict.

“The belligerent nation refused to negotiate a peace treaty.”

3. verb

To engage in or exhibit aggressive or hostile behavior, especially in a war or conflict.

“The countries belligerent actions led to a global economic crisis.”