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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of belligerence. alt-of, alternative, uncountable, usually

   "Scott was a little unsteady now and he looked at people out of the side of his eyes with a certain belligerency."

2. 2
   fighting; acts of overt warfare wordnet
3. 3
   hostile or warlike attitude or nature wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aggressionantagonismattackbattlebelligerencebelligerence

Example

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"Scott was a little unsteady now and he looked at people out of the side of his eyes with a certain belligerency."

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