belligerent in Dutch
belligerent in Dutch is belligerent, oorlogvoerend, oorlogszuchtig — belligerent means hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.
belligerent in Dutch
belligerent
Engaged in warfare, warring.
oorlogvoerend
Engaged in warfare, warring.
oorlogszuchtig
Eager to go to war, warlike.
krijg
Of or pertaining to war.
oorlog
Of or pertaining to war.
strijdlustig
(by extension) Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.
vijandig
(by extension) Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.
belligerent
A state or other armed participant in warfare
oorlogvoerende partij
A state or other armed participant in warfare
What does "belligerent" mean?
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adjective Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.
"He got belligerent as soon as someone questioned his decision."
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adjective Actually engaged in war; warring.
"The treaty required all belligerent nations to lay down arms."
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noun A country or group actively fighting a war.
"Neither belligerent was willing to accept the ceasefire terms."
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belligerent in a sentence
- He got belligerent as soon as someone questioned his decision.
- The two drivers exchanged belligerent stares after the near-collision.
- The treaty required all belligerent nations to lay down arms.
- Neither belligerent was willing to accept the ceasefire terms.
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What is "belligerent" in Dutch?
"belligerent" in Dutch is belligerent, oorlogvoerend, oorlogszuchtig. belligerent means: Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.
How do you use "belligerent" in a sentence?
Example: "He got belligerent as soon as someone questioned his decision." In Dutch, "belligerent" is belligerent, oorlogvoerend, oorlogszuchtig.
Are there other ways to say "belligerent" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "belligerent": belligerent, oorlogvoerend, oorlogszuchtig, krijg, oorlog, strijdlustig.
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