Bellicose

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Synonyms of bellicose

Antonyms of bellicose

Collocations of bellicose

bellicose behavior
Frequency: 70 %

His bellicose behavior often led to confrontations with others.

bellicose rhetoric
Frequency: 60 %

The politician's bellicose rhetoric escalated tensions between the two countries.

bellicose attitude
Frequency: 50 %

Her bellicose attitude made it difficult for her to make friends.

bellicose nature
Frequency: 45 %

The dog's bellicose nature made it unsuitable for a household with children.

bellicose language
Frequency: 40 %

The author's bellicose language in his writing reflected his anger towards society.

Idiomatic Expressions for bellicose

  • Phrase: bellicose rhetoric
    Meaning: aggressive or warlike language
    Usage: The leader's bellicose rhetoric heightened tensions between the two countries.