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in arms

in arm
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in ahrm]
    • /ɪn ɑrm/
    • /ɪn ɑːmz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in ahrm]
    • /ɪn ɑrm/

Definition of in arms words

  • noun in arms armed and prepared for war 0
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Parts of speech for In arms

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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in arms popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for in arms

adj in arms

  • militaristic — a person imbued with militarism.
  • vigorous — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
  • assertive — Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice.
  • belligerent — A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive.
  • bellicose — You use bellicose to refer to aggressive actions or behaviour that are likely to start an argument or a fight.
All 23 Synonyms of in arms

Antonyms for in arms

adj in arms

  • compliant — If you say that someone is compliant, you mean they willingly do what they are asked to do.
  • peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
  • submissive — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
  • tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
All 4 Antonyms of in arms

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