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belligerent
1. adj. Engaged in warfare, warring.
2. adj. Eager to go to war, warlike.
3. adj. Of or pertaining to war.
4. adj. (by extension) Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.
5. adj. Acting violently towards others.
6. adj. Uncooperative.
7. n. A state or other armed participant in warfare
The U.N. sent a treaty proposal to the belligerents.

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It is to set out and nail the remaining lies which the belligerent are still trying to advance for their cover.  That when intoxicated she became angry and caustic, even belligerent.  The political debate is so belligerent, all shouting, just like a cartoon, it's all about logos and slogans.

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