Synonyms for militant

Synonyms for (noun) militant

Synonyms: militant, activist

Definition: a militant reformer

Similar words: reformer, reformist, meliorist, social reformer, crusader

Definition: a disputant who advocates reform


Synonyms for (adj) militant

Synonyms: competitive, militant

Definition: showing a fighting disposition

Usage: highly competitive sales representative; militant in fighting for better wages for workers; his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy

Similar words: aggressive

Definition: having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

Usage: an aggressive businessman; an aggressive basketball player; he was aggressive and imperious; positive in his convictions; aggressive drivers


Synonyms: militant, warring, war-ridden, belligerent

Definition: engaged in war

Usage: belligerent (or warring) nations

Similar words: unpeaceful

Definition: not peaceful

Usage: unpeaceful times; an unpeaceful marriage


Synonyms: militant, hawkish, warlike

Definition: disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

Usage: militant nations; hawkish congressman; warlike policies

Similar words: unpeaceful

Definition: not peaceful

Usage: unpeaceful times; an unpeaceful marriage


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