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Synonyms & Similar Words
hostility
aggression
combativeness
bellicosity
pugnacity
militancy
antagonism
hostility
belligerence
truculence
contentiousness
disputatiousness
argumentativeness
quarrelsomeness
cantankerousness
irascibility
testiness
fractiousness
turbulence
tempestuousness
storminess
explosiveness
volatility
inflammability
irritability
excitability
sensitivity
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snappishness
waspishness
peevishness
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crossness
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Meaning of Belligerency
The state or quality of being belligerent
Definitions
- A state or attitude of war or hostility
- * A disposition or temperament characterized by a readiness to fight or quarrel
Etymology of Belligerency
The word "belligerency" comes from the Latin "belligerare", which means to wage war, and the suffix "-ency", which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a state of hostility or aggression, particularly in the context of international relations
Example Uses
- The country's belligerency towards its neighbors has led to a significant increase in military spending
- * The belligerency of the opposition party's leader has sparked controversy and debate
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
peacefulness
pacifism
nonviolence
nonaggression
neutrality
impartiality
detachment
aloofness
indifference
passivity
gentleness
mildness
meekness
submissiveness
compliance
acquiescence
conciliation
appeasement
placation
mollification
pacification
tranquility
serenity
calmness
composure
equanimity
tolerance
forbearance
leniency
clemency
mercy