Adjective
hostile or aggressive so as ready to fight
Rhys Myers attempted to board the plane but was prohibited from flying due to "belligerent" and "disruptive" behavior that "was getting out of control."
Noun
dispute, especially a public one, between sides holding opposing views
Lady Gaga no doubt planned on causing maximum controversy by wearing the 'raw meat' ensemble - including a meat hat and purse - to the Los Angeles event.
Though recognizing intent and a certain level of brazenness in her actions, the judge reduced Lindsey Lohan's charge of felony grand theft to a misdemeanor.
Adjective
threatening or foreshadowing poor developments
Osama bin Laden's close proximity to the Pakistani military and Islamabad has led to ominous questions of whether Pakistan was complicit in hiding him.