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belligerence

🇬🇧 UK/bə'lɪdʒərəns/🇺🇸 US/bi'lidʒәrәns/
GREC2

Definitions

n.

An aggressive or hostile attitude; readiness to fight or argue.

好战性,敌对态度,斗争性

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
bellroot
+
igercarry, bear, perform
+
encestate, quality
=belligerence

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The country's belligerence increased tensions in the region.

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