belligerence
belligerence · belligerences
Streitlust
The state of being belligerentThe state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war or violence.
US/bəlˈɪdʒɚəns/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war or violence.
Streitlust
(countable, uncountable)A feeling of aggression and hostility, characterized by an urge for confrontation and provocation.
More definitions
- hostile or warlike attitude or nature
- a natural disposition to be hostile
Translations
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By meaning 1
state of being belligerent:
Origin
From belligerent + -ence.From belligerent + -ence.
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Forms
plural: belligerencesSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- hostile or warlike attitude or nature:belligerency
- a natural disposition to be hostile:aggressivenesspugnacity
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedbelligerent
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable