warlike

/'wɔ:laik/
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warlike

A nation with a warlike history often builds many weapons.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Suggesting or characteristic of war or military life: Describing something that evokes, resembles, or is suited for war.
    • Disposed to or favoring warfare; aggressive: Describing a person, nation, or policy that is inclined toward conflict, belligerent, or advocates for a hard-line, militant stance.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The tribe's warlike reputation kept neighboring groups at a distance.
    • The general delivered a warlike speech, rallying the troops for battle.
    • Their warlike policies increased tensions in the region.
Advanced Usage
  • "warlike preparations": Extensive and visible actions taken in readiness for conflict.
    • The nation's warlike preparations alarmed the international community.
  • "of a warlike nature": Having an inherent quality or character that is aggressive or suited to war.
    • The negotiations failed due to the warlike nature of their demands.
Variants and Related Words
  • Belligerent (adj): Hostile and aggressive, actively engaged in conflict.
  • Bellicose (adj): Demonstrating aggression and a willingness to fight.
  • Militant (adj): Combative and aggressive in support of a cause.
  • Hawkish (adj): Favoring aggressive military policies or actions.
  • Martial (adj): Pertaining to war, the army, or military life (e.g., martial law, martial arts). Note: "Martial" often describes things associated with war without the same inherent connotation of aggression as "warlike."
Synonyms
  • Aggressive
  • Combative
  • Hostile
  • Pugnacious
  • Truculent
Antonyms
  • Peaceful
  • Pacific
  • Conciliatory
  • Dovish
  • Nonbelligerent
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "To beat one's plowshares into swords": To prepare for war, shifting from peaceful pursuits to military ones. This is conceptually related to a warlike transformation.
  • "Saber-rattling": The ostentatious display or threat of military power. This describes a warlike gesture or posture intended to intimidate.
warlike

A nation with a warlike history often builds many weapons.

Adjective
  1. suggesting war or military life
  2. disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
    • militant nations
    • hawkish congressman
    • warlike policies

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