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Term: Belligerent

Description:

Belligerent is an adjective that describes someone or something who is hostile, aggressive, or combative in nature.

As a noun, belligerent refers to a party or individual engaged in warfare or conflict.

Senses and Usages:

Adjective

Sense 1: Showing aggressive or hostile behavior.

Example Sentence: The belligerent dog growled and barked at anyone who entered the yard.

Sense 2: Inclined to fight or quarrel without reason.

Example Sentence: Tim's belligerent attitude caused trouble among his friends.

Sense 3: Engaged in war or conflict.

Example Sentence: The two belligerent nations have been at odds for decades.

Noun

Sense 1: A person or nation actively engaged in warfare or conflict.

Example Sentence: The belligerents exchanged fire along the border.

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