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belligerence Definition

bel·lig·er·ence (bə lij′ər əns)

noun

a belligerent or aggressively hostile attitude, nature, or quality

belligerence Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • understand: We must understand that belligerence, aggressiveness and causing major inconvenience to the public will quickly erode sympathy and support.

Adjective modifier

  • Korean: The North Korean belligerence at the Six-Party talks had the effect of isolating them.
  • North: The North Korean belligerence at the Six-Party talks had the effect of isolating them.
  • existing: The roots of militarisation in the region should be addressed in order to put an end to the existing belligerence.