belligerence
[buh-lij-er-uh ns]
noun
a warlike or aggressively hostile nature, condition, or attitude.
an act of carrying on war; warfare.
Origin of belligerence
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Related Words for belligerence
aggressiveness, antagonism, pugnacity, truculence, bellicosity, aggression, truculency, belligerency, animosity, hostility, argumentativeness, pugnaciousnessExamples from the Web for belligerence
Contemporary Examples of belligerence
Historical Examples of belligerence
"Don't be so sure of that," Al retorted, with a flash of belligerence.
When God Laughs and Other StoriesJack London
He was red with belligerence; Aunt Caroline had the composure of placid adamant.
Good ReferencesE. J. Rath
Belligerence, mere combativeness, is a masculine attribute; but courage is not.
The homeCharlotte Perkins Gilman
Ted lost his belligerence; the warden was his father's friend.
Double ChallengeJames Arthur Kjelgaard
There was a mixture of belligerence and distress in their actions.
Deadly CityPaul W. Fairman
belligerence
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