ger-, ges-, gest-

1. The dwelling upon an idea, thought, or concept, thereby inducing some change in the mental or bodily functions.
2. The process by which a person induces self-acceptance of an opinion, belief, or plan of action.
3. A suggestion arising from oneself, as the repetition of verbal messages for changing one's behavior.
4. The process by which someone's perceptions, behavior, or physical condition may be altered by means of his or her power of suggestion; also, sometimes known as "self hypnosis".

1. The quality of being hostile, ready to start a fight, or ready to go to war.
2. A hostile or warlike attitude, nature, or inclination; belligerency.

1. The state of being at war or being engaged in a warlike conflict.
2. Acts of overt warfare or a hostile, warlike attitude, or nature.

1. Taking part in warfare; especially, in a war recognized by international law.
2. Relating to, or characteristic of, a participant in war or a fight.
3. Pertaining to war or to those engaged in war.

1. Inclined to, or exhibiting, assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness.
2. Having, or showing, an eagerness to fight.

1. Carrying on a war in conjunction with another national power.
2. A nation, or state, that carries on a war in connection with another nation.
3. A person, or country, that is an ally in a fight or war with someone else or another country.