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.