belligerency

• Substantiv, das eine feindselige oder kriegerische Haltung bezeichnet sowie den Zustand, sich im offenen Krieg oder in kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen zu befinden.

A noun referring to a hostile or warlike attitude, nature, or the state of being engaged in overt warfare or fighting.

unzählbar

1. Hostile or warlike attitudeC1formal

   A state of being aggressive, hostile, or ready to fight.

   Kampfbereitschaft

   • The diplomat's belligerency made negotiations difficult.
   • His belligerency was evident in his tone and gestures.
   • The country's belligerency alarmed its neighbors.

   Synonymeaggressivenessbellicositybelligerencecombativenesscontentiousnesshostilitymilitancypugnacitytruculence

   Antonymeamicabilityconciliationfriendlinessgoodwillpeace

2. Acts of overt warfareC1formal

   Engaging in open warfare or armed conflict.

   Führung offener Kriegshandlungen

   • The treaty aimed to end the belligerency between the two nations.
   • Acts of belligerency were reported along the border.
   • The United Nations condemned the belligerency in the region.

   Synonymebattlecombatconflictengagementfightingwarwarfare

   Antonymearmisticepacificationpeacetruce