All martial synonyms
mar·tial
M m adj martial
- military — of, for, or pertaining to the army or armed forces, often as distinguished from the navy: from civilian to military life.
- belligerent — A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive.
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
- pugnacious — inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
- warlike — fit, qualified, or ready for war; martial: a warlike fleet; warlike tribes.
- soldierly — of, like, or befitting a soldier.
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- bellicose — You use bellicose to refer to aggressive actions or behaviour that are likely to start an argument or a fight.
- combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
adjective martial
- paramilitary — noting or pertaining to an organization operating as, in place of, or as a supplement to a regular military force: a paramilitary police unit.
- fighting — fit to fight: a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.
- fierce — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.