belligerence

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Synonyms: belligerency, belligerent, belligerents, cobelligerence

Antonyms: belligerency, belligerent, belligerents, cobelligerence

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Noun

1. The state of being [[belligerent]]; [[aggressive]] [[inclination]] to [[war]] or [[violence]]. {{defdate|1804<ref name="Etymonline"/>}}
2. A feeling of [[aggression]] and [[hostility]], characterized by an urge for [[confrontation]] and [[provocation]].

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