Select the correct synonym of the word given below:-
'Belligerent'
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Hostile
Belligerent means aggressive and ready to fight or quarrel. Its synonym is hostile.
Example: The belligerent customer shouted at the shopkeeper.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Hostile (answer) | unfriendly and aggressive, ready to oppose or attack (it carries the same fighting attitude) | The army faced a hostile crowd at the border. |
| (2) Hostage | a person held prisoner until demands are met (it is a noun that only looks like hostile) | The robbers kept the bank manager hostage for an hour. |
| (3) Enemy | a person who opposes or hates another (it is a noun, while belligerent describes an attitude) | The two kingdoms had been enemies for centuries. |
| (4) Unfriendly | not kind or welcoming (it is much milder and lacks the readiness to fight that belligerent shows) | The new neighbours seemed unfriendly at first. |
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