 belligerency |
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| 1. | [ noun ] hostile or warlike attitude or nature | |
| Synonyms: | belligerence | |
| Related terms: | hostility warpath | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (military) acts of overt warfare | |
| Synonyms: | hostility | |
| Examples: | "the outbreak of hostilities" |
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| Related terms: | combat | |
| Similar spelling: |
belligerence belligerently belligerent |
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