war|like

war|like
war|like «WR LYK», adjective.
1. fit for war; ready for war; fond of war: »

warlike tribes.

2. courageous in war; valiant.
3. threatening war: »

a warlike speech.

SYNONYM(S): belligerent, hostile.
4. of or having to do with war: »

warlike music.

SYNONYM(S): martial. See syn. under military. (Cf.military)
war´like´ness, noun.

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