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Term: Truculent

Definition:

Truculent is an adjective that describes someone who is aggressively defiant or eager to fight. It can also refer to behavior or language that is harsh, cruel, or savage.

Senses and Usages:

1. Describing a person:

He was known for his truculent nature, always looking for an excuse to start a fight.

2. Describing behavior:

The truculent behavior of the protesters caused a violent clash with the police.

3. Describing language:

Her truculent words left everyone shocked and hurt.

4. Describing a situation:

The local tavern was famous for its truculent atmosphere, often resulting in brawls between patrons.

Sample Sentences:

• Despite his small size, Jake had a truculent personality and would never shy away from a confrontation.
• The politician's truculent speech stirred up anger and unrest among the crowd.
• Living in a rough neighborhood, the children became truculent as a means of self-defense.
• Our team faced a truculent opponent on the basketball court, but we managed to come out victorious.

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