belligerence
belligerence noun: the state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war or violence.
Noun
belligerence (countable and uncountable, plural belligerences)
- The state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war or violence.
- 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.2013 April 9, Andrei Lankov, “Stay Cool. Call North Korea’s Bluff.”, in New York Times
- Antonyms:
- nonbelligerency
- A feeling of aggression and hostility, characterized by an urge for confrontation and provocation.
belligerence meaning in Tamil
belligerence in Tamil
- அடங்காமை
Antonyms of belligerence
Forms of belligerence
| plural | belligerences |
|---|---|
| alternative form | belligerency |
Origin of belligerence
From belligerent + -ence.
Questions about belligerence
- What does belligerence mean?
- Belligerence means the state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war or violence.
- What is belligerence in Tamil?
- Belligerence in Tamil is அடங்காமை. See Belligerence meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is belligerence?
- Belligerence is a noun.
- What is the plural of belligerence?
- The plural of belligerence is belligerences.
Words near belligerence in the dictionary
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