belligerency

• Nom désignant une attitude ou un caractère hostile, agressif ou belliqueux, ainsi que l'état de participation à une guerre ou à des hostilités ouvertes.

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

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1. Hostile or warlike attitudeC1formal

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

   Belligérance

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

   Synonymesaggressivenessbellicositybelligerencecombativenesscontentiousnesshostilitymilitancypugnacitytruculence

   Antonymesamicabilityconciliationfriendlinessgoodwillpeace

2. Acts of overt warfareC1formal

   Engaging in open warfare or armed conflict.

   Actes de guerre ouverte

   • 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.

   Synonymesbattlecombatconflictengagementfightingwarwarfare

   Antonymesarmisticepacificationpeacetruce