Belligerence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Belligerence is a noun meaning The state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war.
Meaning
The state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war.
Example Sentences
A closer look at North Korean history reveals what Pyongyang’s leaders really want their near-farcical belligerence to achieve — a reminder to the world that North Korea exists, and an impression abroad that its leaders are irrational and unpredictable.
Word Forms
- belligerences
- belligerency
Synonyms for belligerence
Depending on context, synonyms include belligerency, pugnacity, aggressiveness, contentiousness, quarrelsomeness.
Antonyms for belligerence
Common opposites include nonbelligerency.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include belligerency, pugnacity, aggressiveness, quarrelsomeness, contentiousness, bellicose.
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