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Warlike — War like , a. 1. Fit for war; disposed for war; as, a warlike state; a warlike disposition. [1913 Webster] Old Siward, with ten thousand warlike men. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Belonging or relating to war; military; martial. [1913 Webster] The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
warlike — index disorderly, inimical, litigious, malevolent, offensive (taking the initiative), pugnacious, spartan Burton s Legal Thesaurus … Law dictionary
warlike — *martial, military Analogous words: bellicose, *belligerent, pugnacious, combative, contentious: fighting, warring, contending, battling (see CONTEND) Contrasted words: *pacific, peaceable, peaceful … New Dictionary of Synonyms
warlike — [adj] hostile, battling aggressive, attacking, bellicose, belligerent, bloodthirsty, combative, contending, contentious, contrary, fighting, gladiatorial, hawkish, inimical, martial, militant, militaristic, military, offensive, pugnacious,… … New thesaurus
warlike — ► ADJECTIVE 1) disposed towards or threatening war; hostile. 2) directed towards or prepared for war … English terms dictionary
warlike — [wôr′līk΄] adj. 1. fit for, fond of, or ready for war; bellicose; martial 2. of or appropriate to war 3. threatening, or suggesting the likelihood of, war SYN. MARTIAL … English World dictionary
warlike — [[t]wɔ͟ː(r)laɪk[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n Warlike people seem aggressive and eager to start a war. The Scythians were a fiercely warlike people. ...hopes of a peaceful solution despite increased warlike rhetoric from both sides. Syn:… … English dictionary
warlike — /ˈwɔlaɪk/ (say wawluyk) adjective 1. fit, qualified, or ready for war; martial: warlike fleet; warlike tribes. 2. threatening or betokening war: a warlike tone. 3. of or relating to war: a warlike expedition; warlike deeds. {war + like1}… …
warlike — /wawr luyk /, adj. 1. fit, qualified, or ready for war; martial: a warlike fleet; warlike tribes. 2. threatening or indicating war: a warlike tone. 3. of or pertaining to war: a warlike expedition. [1375 1425; late ME; see WAR1, LIKE] Syn. 2.… … Universalium
warlike — adjective Date: 15th century 1. obsolete ready for war ; equipped to fight 2. fit for, disposed to, or fond of war ; bellicose < a warlike people > 3. of, relating to, or useful in war < warlike preparations > 4. befitting o … New Collegiate Dictionary
