CEFR C1

belligerence

noun

Meaning

Aggressive or warlike behavior; a hostile or defiant attitude.

Examples

His belligerence in the debate made it difficult to find common ground.
The child's belligerence stemmed from feeling misunderstood by his parents.

Synonyms: aggression, hostility, antagonism, pugnacity

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belligerence (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /bəˈlɪdʒərəns/

Definition

Aggressive or warlike behavior; a hostile or defiant attitude.

Examples

His belligerence in the debate made it difficult to find common ground.
The child's belligerence stemmed from feeling misunderstood by his parents.
Diplomats worked to de-escalate the rising belligerence between the two nations.

Synonyms of belligerence

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Antonyms of belligerence

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