BELLIGERENTS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

belligerents

noun

plural of belligerent

as in combatants

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Former combatants seek to return to civilian life At Mekelle’s Tigray Martyrs’ Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas.

— Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
No other branch’s members prioritize their role as combatants in an ideological battle — in this case, over what a documentary should be.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

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Our soldiers, who have been on the front line for weeks and months, are being delivered food and water using appropriate drones with Starlink.

— Kristin Wright, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026
An Army officer who fought with his superiors for his soldiers’ safety.

— Washington Post readers, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026

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