belligerently

[buh-lij-er-uhnt-lee]

adverb

1. in a belligerent or hostile way; defiantly or aggressively.

Example Sentences

“On July 13, 2022, Deputy Gardner rescued a baby from a suspect who was belligerently and defiantly holding the baby precariously and threatening to break the baby’s legs,” the suit alleges.

From Los Angeles Times

But in making Wynona so belligerently flawed and River so narcissistically self-serving, FastHorse diminishes our concern for the outcome of their battle.

From Los Angeles Times

A statement from police said Price bumped an officer and was “yelling belligerently.”

From Seattle Times

His views on theater are just as belligerently dogmatic.

From Los Angeles Times

“For someone to perhaps drunkenly, and definitely belligerently, yell at these kids for enjoying our nation’s Capitol is just stupid,” Pocan said Friday.

From Seattle Times