batailleur — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contentious adj Likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.
- hawkish adjective Favouring forceful or aggressive action, particularly military force or a hard line in foreign policy, rather than negotiation.
Senses
batailleur is used for these senses in English:
- contentious Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
- hawkish Supportive of warlike foreign policy; bellicose; inclined toward military action.
hawkish — full definition
- adjective Favouring forceful or aggressive action, particularly military force or a hard line in foreign policy, rather than negotiation.
- adjective In economics, favouring tighter monetary policy — higher interest rates and restraint — in order to hold down inflation.
- adjective Watchful and sharp-eyed, like a hawk.