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Meanings of martial in English
Synonyms
Examples for "warlike"
Examples for "warlike"
1
Ahab was one of the most warlike among the warrior-kings of Israel.
2
The warlike shootings in a residential area are terrifying and extremely dangerous.
3
This does not contradict the general warlike nature of the official culture.
4
The warlike character of the natives is well shown in this Journal.
5
The Samnites were the most vigorous and warlike race of central Italy.
1
He had a tremendous access of violence and brutality and soldierly virtue.
2
There was nothing lacking in General Devens to the complete soldierly character.
3
He stands up, he hopes with soldierly effect, and says, That's fair.
4
They received the thanks of the II Corps for their soldierly conduct.
5
With soldierly promptness of decision the officer had acted on the revelation.
1
Those are chosen who are neatest and most soldierlike in their appearance.
2
The story was told the Commissioner with soldierlike brevity by Superintendent Crozier.
3
It was a soldierlike little speech, delivered with the man's gallant charm.
4
Get you into order, my hearts, and form yourselves around the ladies soldierlike and firmly.
5
Behind her, Kosmina's face took on the same soldierlike expression he'd seen in the wine cellar.
1
So far he'd been the least "warriorlike" of the team, though admittedly during both battles with the walkers he'd been quick and efficient.
Usage of martial in English
1
His military government has said martial law will remain in place indefinitely.
2
Local elections were held in '72; martial law was repealed; repression ended.
3
Exasperated, Bryce said, Listen, Jenny, this is virtually a martial law situation.
4
For example, Sal could begin teaching martial arts one evening per week.
5
The declaration of martial law is subject to parliamentary approval in Ukraine.
6
That could so often lead to disgrace at the court martial table.
7
The 1981 riots in Kosovo led to the imposition of martial law.
8
Which means we are now under a full state of martial law.
9
They also called for martial law in lawless areas of the country.
10
But even then a second court martial confirmed the sentence against Dreyfus.
11
It has said it has no immediate plans to lift martial law.
12
He then disappeared the next day as the government declared martial law.
13
The military operates under martial law that grants soldiers immunity from prosecution.
14
Éamonn Ceannt's court martial was dominated by a case of mistaken identity.
15
The act meant nine South Carolina counties were placed under martial law.
16
Under martial law, public gatherings of more than five people are banned.
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New Zealand
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