COBELLIGERENT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

cobelligerent

noun

Definition of cobelligerent

as in belligerent

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Recent Examples of cobelligerent Some American officials assert that as a matter of international law, the provision of weaponry and intelligence to the Ukrainian Army has made the United States a cobelligerent, an argument that some legal experts dispute. — New York Times, 19 Mar. 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cobelligerent

Noun

The opening of negotiations with the Lebanese government, which is not a belligerent in the conflict, will not immediately affect fighting against Hezbollah.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
Qatar, host of the US’s Al Udeid Air Base, is effectively a belligerent of Iran, meaning that until hostilities cease, that helium isn’t getting through.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026

Definition of belligerent

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The aircraft carrier was one of more than 30 surface combatants to take part, along with five submarines and nearly 200 aircraft.

— Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The vessel, with a displacement of around 14,500 tons, is expected to become one of the most capable surface combatants ever operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of combatant

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Animal lovers can also visit The Raptor Center to see eagles, owls, and hawks up close while learning about wildlife rehabilitation.

— Samantha Lande, Midwest Living, 30 July 2026
Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, named for the longtime defense hawk and outspoken Ukraine supporter who died unexpectedly earlier this month.

— Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of hawk

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In April 2012, a coalition of Tuareg rebel groups under the Coordination of Azawad Movements declared independence and sparked a rebellion alongside Islamic militants.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Four Israeli soldiers have been killed by militants in Gaza since the ceasefire.

— Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026