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belligerence Antonyms
Opposite of belligerence
Pinning down the opposite of belligerence requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Aggressive, hostile, or combative behavior and attitude.
Usage Example
"The diplomat's sudden peacefulness during the negotiations surprised everyone at the conference table."
Strongest
peacefulness
friendliness
pacifism
Strong
amity
amiability
cordiality
harmony
Similar words to belligerence
Words similar to belligerence shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
hostility
bellicosity
pugnacity
combativeness
aggression
truculence
antagonism
quarrelsomeness
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Belligerence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/belligerence