19
warlike(adjective, offensive, violent, hostile, peace)
18
military(adjective, vigorous, hostile, peace, aggressive)
16
belligerent(adjective, violent, hostile, aggressive, radical)
15
courageous(adjective, bold, spirited, brave, daring)
13
bellicose(adjective, offensive, violent, hostile, peace)
13
soldierly(adjective, hostile, peace, aggressive, belligerent)
13
combative(adjective, violent, vigorous, hostile, aggressive)
10
militant(adjective, violent, hostile, aggressive, radical)
10
hostile(adjective, having)
10
pugnacious(adjective, violent, hostile, aggressive, radical)
7
aggressive(adjective, offensive, violent, hostile, radical)
7
fighting(adjective, vigorous, hostile, aggressive, radical)
7
soldierlike
4
hawkish(adjective, violent, hostile, aggressive, belligerent)
4
militaristic(adjective, peace, military)
4
antagonistic
4
brave(adjective, strong, tough, bold, spirited)
4
contentious
4
offensive
4
quarrelsome
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