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belligerent vs withstander

withstander vs belligerent

belligerent and withstander both are nouns.

belligerent is an adjective but withstander is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
belligerent Yes Yes No No
withstander Yes No No No
As nouns, withstander is a hyponym of belligerent; that is, withstander is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than belligerent:
  • belligerent: someone who fights (or is fighting)
  • withstander: a fighter who holds out against attack
belligerent (noun) withstander (noun)
someone who fights (or is fighting) an opponent who resists with force or resolution
a fighter who holds out against attack
belligerent (adjective) withstander (adjective)
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
engaged in war
Difference between belligerent and withstander

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