Associations to the word «Warlike»

Wiktionary

WARLIKE, adjective. Hostile and belligerent.
WARLIKE, adjective. Martial, bellicose or militaristic.

Dictionary definition

WARLIKE, adjective. Disposed to warfare or hard-line policies; "militant nations"; "hawkish congressman"; "warlike policies".
WARLIKE, adjective. Suggesting war or military life.

Wise words

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