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Meanings of warlike in anglès

Disposed to warfare or hard-line policies.

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Suggesting war or military life.

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Usage of warlike in anglès
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Ahab was one of the most warlike among the warrior-kings of Israel.
History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume...
2
The warlike shootings in a residential area are terrifying and extremely dangerous.
The South African
3
This does not contradict the general warlike nature of the official culture.
Reuters
4
The warlike character of the natives is well shown in this Journal.
Captain Cook's Journal During His First Voyage Round the World /...
5
The Samnites were the most vigorous and warlike race of central Italy.
Early European History
6
Observe the Canadian tribes, mighty in number, and warlike in their nature.
The Story of Louis Riel: The Rebel Chief
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But in the eleventh century the fiery Frank and the warlike Saxon.
The Truce of God / A Tale of the Eleventh Century
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Besides, there is no warlike spirit in your nation; you sleep peacefully.
The Double Traitor
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The warlike blow made greater still the anger of the fiery foe.
Young Folks' Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) / Myths and Legendary He...
10
For the moment the recent passage of the warlike Abyssinians was forgotten.
The River of Darkness; Or, Under Africa
11
Not yet browbeaten, the warlike Mrs. Sherman appealed to the General Court.
The Beginnings of New England / Or the Puritan Theocracy in its ...
12
The Shawnees were in their war paint and were singing warlike songs.
The Young Trailers: A Story of Early Kentucky
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The more warlike tribes were usually clothed in leopard or ox skins.
The Negro
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And this is all I can tell of warlike experience in battle.
The Fair Maid of Perth; Or, St. Valentine's Day
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The Nervii were one of the most warlike tribes of Celtic Gaul.
McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader
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The contagion of warlike patriotism reached the most peacefully inclined young persons.
The Guardian Angel
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