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View usage for: (wɔːʳlaɪk) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Warlike people seem aggressive and eager to start a war. The Scythians were a fiercely warlike people. ...hopes of a peaceful solution despite increased warlike rhetoric from both sides. Synonyms: belligerent, military, aggressive, hostile More Synonyms of warlike 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]A warlike object or activity relates to fighting a war. They were armed with spears and other warlike implements. ...the warlike preparations of Mr Churchill. warlike in British English (ˈwɔːˌlaɪk) adjective1. of, relating to, or used in war 2. hostile or belligerent warlike in American English (ˈwɔrˌlaɪk) adjective1. fit for, fond of, or ready for war; bellicose; martial 2. of or appropriate to war 3. threatening, or suggesting the likelihood of, war SIMILAR WORDS: ˈmartial Examples of 'warlike' in a sentencewarlike Now warlike pursuits are altogether incompatible with the duties of a bishop and a cleric, for two reasons.But it also fitted all too easily the preconceptions of some of the peace movement that the US was an aggressive and warlike power. Definition hostile and eager to have a war The Scythians were a fiercely warlike people. Synonyms military antagonistic bloodthirsty hawkish sabre-rattling jingoistic warmongering aggers (Australian, slang) biffo (Australian, slang) Opposites friendly , pacific , peaceful , conciliatory , amicable , placid , peaceable , unwarlike , nonbelligerent Additional synonymsDefinition full of anger or hostility Some cows are more aggressive than others. Synonyms hostile, offensive, destructive, belligerent, unkind, unfriendly, malevolent, contrary, antagonistic, pugnacious, bellicose, two-fisted, quarrelsome, aggro (Australian, New Zealand), aggers (Australian, slang), biffo (Australian, slang), inimical, rancorous, ill-disposed, arsey (British, Australian, New Zealand, slang) Definition likely to argue You're in an argumentative mood today! Synonyms quarrelsome, contrary, contentious, belligerent, combative, opinionated, litigious, disputatiousDefinition warlike bellicose statements threatening tough action Synonyms aggressive, offensive, hostile, destructive, defiant, provocative, belligerent, combative, antagonistic, pugnacious, hawkish, warlike, quarrelsome, militaristic, sabre-rattling, jingoistic, warmongering, aggers (Australian, slang) - warfare
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Additional synonymsLockhart was famed for his combative style and scathing wit. Synonyms aggressive, militant, contentious, belligerent, antagonistic, pugnacious, warlike, carnivorous (informal), bellicose, truculent, quarrelsome, aggers (Australian, slang) Definition unfriendly and aggressive The Governor faced hostile crowds when visiting the town. Synonyms unfriendly, belligerent, antagonistic, unkind, malevolent, warlike, bellicose, inimical, rancorous, ill-disposedDefinition adverse or unfavourable a false morality that is inimical to human happiness Synonyms hostile, opposed, contrary, destructive, harmful, adverse, hurtful, unfriendly, unfavourable, antagonistic, injurious, unwelcoming, ill-disposedDefinition of or characteristic of war, soldiers, or the military life All three are renowned for martial prowess. Synonyms military, soldierly, brave, heroic, belligerent, warlike, bellicoseaggressive militaristic governments Synonyms war-mongering, martial, aggressive, belligerent, combative, gung-ho (informal), pugnacious, hawkish, warlike, bellicoseDefinition ready and eager to fight He was in a pugnacious mood when he spoke to us. Synonyms aggressive, contentious, irritable, belligerent, combative, petulant, antagonistic, argumentative, bellicose, irascible, quarrelsome, hot-tempered, choleric, disputatious, aggro (Australian, New Zealand), aggers (Australian, slang), biffo (Australian, slang) Definition inclined to quarrel or disagree a quarrelsome young man Synonyms argumentative, belligerent, pugnacious, cross, contentious, irritable, combative, fractious, petulant, ill-tempered, irascible, cantankerous, litigious, querulous, peevish, choleric, disputatious, arsey (British, Australian, New Zealand), cat-and-dog (informal) Definition not friendly She spoke in a loud, rather unfriendly voice. Synonyms hostile, cold, distant, sour, chilly, aloof, surly, antagonistic, disagreeable, quarrelsome, unsociable, ill-disposed, unneighbourly |