bellicose

be in a bellicose mood

a mood of bellicose jingoism.

an editorial in a bellicose vein

pugnacity, belligerent, bellicose, truculence, jingoist, nihilist, chauvinist.

He has a bellicose attitude towards anyone who disagrees with him.

The bellicose rhetoric from both sides escalated the tension in the region.

The bellicose leader threatened to declare war if his demands were not met.

The bellicose behavior of the rival team led to a physical altercation on the field.

The bellicose tone of the speech incited anger among the audience.

The bellicose nature of the conflict made it difficult to find a peaceful resolution.

The bellicose language used by the politician sparked concerns about potential military action.

The bellicose stance of the country's leaders raised fears of an impending war.

The bellicose behavior of the protestors led to clashes with law enforcement.

The bellicose language in the negotiation only served to further strain relations between the two parties.