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belligerence

/ˌbɛl.ɪˈɡrɛns/ noun · British & US
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What does belligerence mean?

noun

A state of being aggressively hostile or confrontational; a disposition to quarrel or fight.

Example

"The politician's belligerence towards the opposing party sparked controversy."

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