Bellicose

Word BELLICOSE
Character 9
Hyphenation bel li cose
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Bellicose"

What do we mean by bellicose?

Warlike or hostile in manner or temperament. synonym: belligerent. adjective

Inclined or tending to war; warlike; pugnacious: as, bellicose sentiments.

Inclined to war or contention; warlike; pugnacious. adjective

Warlike in nature; aggressive; hostile. adjective

Showing or having the impulse to be combative. adjective

Having or showing a ready disposition to fight adjective

Warlike in nature; aggressive; hostile.

Showing or having the impulse to be combative.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Bellicose

The word "bellicose" in example sentences

"To put it simply: this President is not interested in bellicose rhetoric, he is focused on action," Pffiefer writes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If his subject is peace, he will have to know that this Island is not immersed in bellicose conflict, but neither does it know concord. ❋ Unknown (2009)

What I hate about this that it reinforces the idea that being bellicose is being strong. ❋ Unknown (2008)

There were some clamours at this, and although it was now dinner-time Phineas Finn, who had been called a bellicose ❋ Unknown (2004)

Finn, who had been called a bellicose Irishman, was able to say a word or two. ❋ Anthony Trollope (1848)

For instance, North Korea over the past week has issued several statements lashing out at Mr. Lee for calling the North "bellicose" in an interview last month. ❋ Evan Ramstad (2010)

Wonder whether Mr. Alexander will read and actually absorb "bellicose" commentaries like these. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Again, I go back to their problem is they're sort of addicted to their sort of the talk radio southern base that likes that kind of bellicose language. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Hauser also criticized McCain for his "bellicose" and "threatening" rhetoric toward Russia in response to the Georgian crisis whereas Obama was far more willing to engage the international community while still remaining firm. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"John sometimes ... [is] given to this kind of bellicose rhetoric, which has a tendency to inflame conflicts rather than to diffuse them." ❋ Zachary Goldfarb (2008)

"John sometimes ... is given to this kind of bellicose rhetoric, which has a tendency to inflame conflicts rather than to diffuse them." ❋ Zachary Goldfarb (2008)

Ms. Hauser described as "bellicose" Mr. McCain's response to Russia's conflict with Georgia, the FT reports, noting that most "Obamacans" come from the realist wing of the GOP which has fallen out with President Bush over foreign policy. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"He's a good person, but he's a little bit given to the kind of bellicose rhetoric, which has a tendency to inflame conflicts rather than diffuse them," Sen. Bayh said on CBS's "Face the Nation." ❋ Unknown (2008)

It also I think hurts on the Democratic side Hillary Clinton a little bit because she voted for a Senate resolution that was kind of bellicose against Iran. ❋ Unknown (2007)

They pointed out it is improper for some "bellicose" legislators to continue to block the bill on military procurement and the confirmation of Control Yuan members, and advised that KMT legislative leaders should reinforce their authority. ❋ Michael Turton (2006)

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