warlike

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adjective

fit, qualified, or ready for war; martial: a warlike fleet; warlike tribes.

threatening or indicating war: a warlike tone.

of or pertaining to war: a warlike expedition.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English; see war¹, -like

Related forms

un·war·like, adjective

Synonyms
2. bellicose, belligerent, hostile; inimical, unfriendly.

Antonyms
2. peaceful.

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warlike (ˈwɔːˌlaɪk)

—*adj*
1.	of, relating to, or used in war
2.	hostile or belligerent
3.	fit or ready for war

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Example sentences

Biologists are forming a better view of humankind than the traditional opinions

of it as warlike and selfish.

However, no benefits are available for disabilities that result from war or

warlike action in time of peace.

To make these manoeuvres more warlike, and to toughen the recruits, the navy

fires live shells and drops bombs there.

Chimps are aggressive and warlike, and males dominate.

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"Welcome the Creations Guest,
Lord of Earth, and Heavens Heir.
Lay aside that Warlike Crest,
And of Nature's banquet share:
Where the Souls of fruits and flow'rs
Stand prepar'd to heighten yours."

-Andrew Marvell