belligerence
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belligerence
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From belligerent + -ence.
noun belligerences · belligerency
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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.
Opposite: nonbelligerency
- A feeling of aggression and hostility, characterized by an urge for confrontation and provocation.
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noun state of being belligerent
| Español | beligerancia |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 交戦 kōsen |
| Português | beligerância |
| Français | belligérance, hargne |
| Deutsch | Streitlust |
| Italiano | belligeranza |
| Română | beligeranță |
Talk about this word "belligerence." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/belligerence. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. belligerence. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/belligerence "belligerence." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/belligerence.Cite this
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title = {belligerence},
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