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Hostile and ready to argue or fight.
adjective
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belligerent
A belligerent spectator disrupted the otherwise friendly debate.
Dictionary practice example.
The use of an apartment courtyard became contentious when some residents proposed weekend music sessions and others wanted a reliably quiet space. Most people explained their preferences calmly, but one speaker adopted a belligerent tone and challenged anyone who disagreed to confront him outside.
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