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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.

Synonyms

  • Belligerency

Hypernyms

  • Ill Will
  • Enmity

Related Words

  • Belligerent (adjective)

Meaning 2

A natural disposition to be hostile.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Aggressiveness
  • Pugnacity

Hypernyms

  • Disagreeableness

Hyponyms

  • Truculence
  • Bellicosity

Related Words

  • Belligerent (adjective)
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