belligerence
a warlike or aggressively hostile nature, condition, or attitude.
an act of carrying on war; warfare.
Origin of belligerence
1Words that may be confused with belligerence
- belligerence , belligerents
Words Nearby belligerence
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How to use belligerence in a sentence
This politicization is being shaped not just by the right, but by the Trumpian political style of performative belligerence — in other words, being a jerk in the loudest and most public way you can.
The pandemic didn’t have to be politicized. One party is to blame for it. | Paul Waldman | September 27, 2021 | Washington PostThe officials criticized one another’s governments for human rights abuses and belligerence on the international stage.
China’s path to modernization has, for centuries, gone through my hometown | Yangyang Cheng | June 30, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewGrayson himself sees little political downside to his belligerence.
As a Marine, I learned that peace is predicated on compromise, not superior firepower or belligerence.
Muriel Harding shrewdly surveyed the scene before her, a glint of belligerence in her eyes.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline Lester
The instant she noted the change from sarcasm to belligerence 262 in Leslie Cairns tones, she became ready to speak and act.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline LesterAunt Martha looked at him over the rims of her spectacles, wonderment in her gaze—perhaps a little belligerence.
The Range Boss | Charles Alden SeltzerThe callers had aroused belligerence in Jerry, Ronny and Muriel.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline LesterShe was gazing at the intruder with belligerence, not hauteur.
Marjorie Dean, College Senior | Pauline Lester
British Dictionary definitions for belligerence
/ (bɪˈlɪdʒərəns) /
the act or quality of being belligerent or warlike; aggressiveness
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