Belligerence (Noun)
Meaning 1
Hostile or warlike attitude or nature.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The country's belligerence on the global stage has earned it many enemies and few allies.
- Her belligerence in the debate was unprofessional and put off the judges who were scoring her arguments.
- The general's belligerence was evident in the aggressive military tactics he employed throughout the campaign.
- The belligerence of the new leader sparked fears of a return to violent conflict in the region.
- His belligerence towards the referee led to his ejection from the game in the second half.
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Meaning 2
A natural disposition to be hostile.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.