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martial

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of martial

1 of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior

  • the marching band played "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and several other martial airs
Synonyms of martial

military, soldierly
Words Related to martial

aggressive, bellicose, combative, contentious, guerrilla, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike

belligerent, militant, militarist, militaristic, warring

antagonistic, argumentative, fierce, gladiatorial, hot-tempered

mercenary
Near Antonyms of martial

civil, civilian, nonmilitary

conciliatory, nonviolent, pacific, peaceable, peaceful

affable, amiable, amicable, benevolent, complaisant, cordial, easygoing, friendly, genial, good-natured, gracious, ingratiating, obliging
Antonyms of martial

unsoldierly

2 of or relating to the armed services

  • one of the basic tenets of martial law
Synonyms of martial

military, service
Words Related to martial

naval

GI, gladiatorial, mercenary, soldierly

militant, militarist, militaristic, warlike

enlisted, regular

paramilitary
Near Antonyms of martial

civil, civilian
Antonyms of martial

nonmilitary

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