a militant reformer

[ Syn: activist ]

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies; militant nations; hawkish congressman; warlike policies

[ Syn: hawkish , warlike ]

showing a fighting disposition; highly competitive sales representative; militant in fighting for better wages for workers; his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy

[ Syn: competitive ]

engaged in war; belligerent (or warring) nations

[ Syn: belligerent , war-ridden , warring ]