Definition of belligerent

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • belligerent is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • belligerent is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • belligerent is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of belligerent


  • characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a belligerent tone

    Synonyms

    1. aggressive
  • engaged in war (adjective)

    Examples

    1. belligerent (or warring) nations

    Synonyms

    1. militant
    2. war-ridden
    3. warring
  • someone who fights (or is fighting) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. battler
    2. combatant
    3. fighter
    4. scrapper

See definition of belligerent in Merriam Webster