Belligerence Meaning
/bəˈlɪdʒərəns/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war.
nounThe state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war or violence.
Sentence Examples
The belligerence of the nation was alarming.
His belligerence scared many people away.
His constant belligerence made it difficult to work with him.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His constant ____ made the peace talks fail within an hour.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The man's sudden ____ made everyone in the room feel very uneasy today.
Word Origin & History
From belligerent + -ence.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His constant ____ made the peace talks fail within an hour.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The man's sudden ____ made everyone in the room feel very uneasy today.