belligerent

• Describe a una persona, nación o grupo que es hostil, agresivo o está involucrado en un conflicto o guerra.

Describes a person, nation, or group that is hostile, aggressive, or engaged in a conflict or war.

1. B2formal

   Showing a readiness to fight or argue; hostile and aggressive in manner.

   Beligerante

   • His belligerent tone made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The drunk man became belligerent and started shouting.
   • She gave a belligerent response to the criticism.

   Sinónimosaggressiveantagonisticargumentativebellicosecombativehostilepugnaciousquarrelsometruculentwarlike

   Antónimosamicableconciliatoryfriendlypacificpeaceful

2. Engaged in warC1formal

   Involved in a conflict or war; fighting.

   beligerante (en guerra)

   • The belligerent nations finally agreed to a ceasefire.
   • International law protects civilians in belligerent territories.
   • The belligerent forces clashed near the border.

   Sinónimoscombatantfightingwarring

   Antónimospacifistpeaceful

• Sustantivo que designa a una nación, grupo o persona que participa en un conflicto, guerra u hostilidades.

A noun referring to a nation, group, or person engaged in a conflict, war, or hostile action.

incontable

1. Person engaged in conflictC1formal

   A person, group, or nation that is engaged in a war or conflict.

   Beligerante

   • The treaty was signed by all belligerents involved in the conflict.
   • The belligerents agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
   • International law governs the treatment of captured belligerents.

   Sinónimosadversaryantagonistcombatantenemyfighterfoe

   Antónimospacifistpeacemaker