Added 9 October 2026
belligerence
noun
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- The state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war or violence. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- A feeling of aggression and hostility, characterized by an urge for confrontation and provocation.
Origin
From belligerent + -ence.
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