Warlike

  • 11warlike — adjective Date: 15th century 1. obsolete ready for war ; equipped to fight 2. fit for, disposed to, or fond of war ; bellicose < a warlike people > 3. of, relating to, or useful in war < warlike preparations > 4. befitting o …

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  • 12warlike — war|like [ˈwo:laık US ˈwo:r ] adj 1.) liking war and being skilful in it ▪ a warlike nation 2.) threatening war or attack ▪ a warlike stance …

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  • 13warlike — adjective 1 liking war and being skilful in it: a warlike nation 2 threatening war or attack: a warlike stance …

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  • 14warlike — un·warlike; warlike; …

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  • 15warlike — UK [ˈwɔː(r)ˌlaɪk] / US [ˈwɔrˌlaɪk] adjective 1) a) people or countries that are warlike tend to start wars b) experienced at fighting in wars 2) showing that you are ready or likely to start an attack a warlike speech …

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  • 16warlike — war|like [ wɔr,laık ] adjective people or countries that are warlike tend to start wars a. experienced at fighting in wars …

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  • 17warlike — adjective warlike leaders Syn: aggressive, belligerent, warring, bellicose, pugnacious, combative, bloodthirsty, jingoistic, hostile, threatening, quarrelsome; militaristic, militant, warmongering …

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  • 18warlike — adj. 1 threatening war; hostile. 2 martial; soldierly. 3 of or for war; military (warlike preparations) …

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  • 19warlike — adjective a) hostile and belligerent b) martial, bellicose or militaristic Ant: nonwarlike …

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  • 20warlike — Synonyms and related words: aggressive, antagonistic, battling, bellicose, belligerent, bloodthirsty, bloody, bloody minded, chauvinist, chauvinistic, combative, contending, contentious, contestant, contesting, disputant, enemy, ferocious, fierce …

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