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belligerence Synonyms

Another word for belligerence

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• noun (Context 1)

Aggressive, hostile, or combative behavior and attitude.

Usage Example

"The diplomat's sudden bellicosity during the negotiations surprised everyone at the conference table."

Strongest
bellicosity
hostility
pugnacity
combativeness
aggression
truculence
Strong
antagonism
quarrelsomeness
defiance

Opposites of belligerence

The opposite of belligerence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

peacefulness
pacifism
friendliness
amity
amiability
harmony
cordiality
See all opposites of belligerence

• Nearby Words

belle
bellflower
bellhop
belligerence
belligerent
belligerently
bellis

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Belligerence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/belligerence
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