belligerently

[US]/[bɛˈlɪdʒərəntli]/
[UK]/[bəˈlɪdʒərəntli]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.In a belligerent manner; aggressively.; In a combative or aggressive way.; In a hostile or antagonistic manner.

Phrases & Collocations

belligerently shouted

belligerently arguing

belligerently refused

belligerently defended

belligerently challenged

belligerently insisted

belligerently confronting

belligerently pushing

belligerently speaking

belligerently reacted

Example Sentences

he argued belligerently with the referee about the call.

the child belligerently refused to eat his vegetables.

she belligerently defended her position in the debate.

the opposing team played belligerently, trying to intimidate us.

he belligerently challenged me to a race.

the politician belligerently denied any involvement in the scandal.

the dog barked belligerently at the mail carrier.

the protesters marched belligerently towards the government building.

he belligerently accused her of lying, despite the evidence.

the company belligerently resisted unionization efforts.

the lawyer belligerently questioned the witness on the stand.

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