#138 belligerent

belligerent- marked by readiness to fight or argue; aggressive; engaging in a recognized war

-C16 from Latin belliger, from bellum war+ gerere- to wage

- also belligerence, belligerency- nouns

The belligerent tone to his voice caused an extended argument at the bar.

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