Belligerency (Noun)
Meaning 1
Hostile or warlike attitude or nature.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 2
Fighting; acts of overt warfare; "the outbreak of hostilities".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The nation's belligerency towards its neighbor had been escalating for months, with tensions finally boiling over into all-out war.
- The United Nations condemned the country's belligerency, calling for an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of troops.
- The surprise attack on the capital city marked the beginning of a period of intense belligerency that would last for years.
- The politician's speech was criticized for its belligerency, with many arguing that it would only serve to inflame the situation further.
- The treaty was designed to reduce belligerency between the two nations, establishing clear protocols for conflict resolution and diplomatic engagement.