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bellicoso — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bellicose adj Warlike or combative in nature; aggressively hostile.
  • belligerent adjective Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.
  • contentious adj Likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.
  • warlike adj Eager for or inclined toward war; aggressive and hostile.

Senses

bellicoso is used for these senses in English:

  • bellicose Warlike in nature; aggressive; hostile.
  • contentious Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

belligerent — full definition

  1. adjective Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.
  2. adjective Actually engaged in war; warring.
  3. noun A country or group actively fighting a war.

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