Synonyms for belligerent

Some common synonyms of belligerent are: belligerent [a.] 1. Carrying on war, engaged in war, waging war, contending, in conflict, at war, in arms. 2. Of ~s, pertaining to parties at war. 3. Antagonistic, rival, contending, hostile, conflicting, opposed, adverse. 4. Warlike, hostile. 5. Bellicose, pugnacious, contentious, quarrelsome, full of fight.