belligerence
gb/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚəns/ us/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚəns/
C1
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Acepciones
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Sustantivo
C1
property
1
hostile, aggressive attitude
a very angry and aggressive way of behaving
Patrón de uso:
belligerence toward [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *belligerent* (adjective) when they need the noun *belligerence*.
Sinónimos
aggression (broader; can include physical attack or general assertiveness.)
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hostility (emphasizes unfriendliness and ill will, not necessarily readiness to fight.)
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combativeness (highlights eagerness to argue or fight.)
Antónimos
friendliness (a warm, kind attitude rather than hostility.)
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calmness (lack of anger or readiness to argue.)
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conciliatoriness (willingness to make peace or reach agreement.)
Colocaciones
increasing belligerence
|open belligerence
|sheer belligerence
|a tone of belligerence
|an outburst of belligerence
|belligerence toward others
|drunken belligerence
|verbal belligerence
|respond with belligerence
|show belligerence
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
Ejemplos
- His belligerence toward the staff made the situation worse.
- The coach asked the team to play hard without unnecessary belligerence.
- She mistook his confidence for belligerence and backed away from the discussion.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I don’t like his belligerence.
- Her belligerence scared people.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
property
2
aggressive stance in politics
a country or leader acting in a threatening, warlike way
Patrón de uso:
[country/leader]'s belligerence toward [country/group]
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse with *belligerency*, which is a more technical term in international law.
Sinónimos
militancy (often implies using or supporting force to achieve political aims.)
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aggressiveness (more general; can be less tied to threats or conflict.)
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saber-rattling (informal; emphasizes threats or displays of force rather than actual fighting.)
Antónimos
diplomacy (using negotiation instead of threats or force.)
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restraint (holding back from aggressive action or language.)
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peacefulness (a non-violent, non-threatening stance.)
Colocaciones
growing belligerence
|military belligerence
|diplomatic belligerence
|rhetorical belligerence
|regional belligerence
|foreign-policy belligerence
|condemn belligerence
|rein in belligerence
|fuel belligerence
|a rise in belligerence
Temas
politics
|international_relations
|conflict
Ejemplos
- Allies criticized the country’s belligerence toward its neighbors.
- The new administration promised dialogue instead of belligerence.
- Analysts warned that escalating belligerence could trigger a wider conflict.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The leader’s belligerence worried other countries.
Sustantivo
legal
C2
state
3
status of being at war
the state of being involved in a war (formal)
Patrón de uso:
belligerence between [countries/groups]
Error frecuente:
This legal sense is uncommon in everyday English; in general writing, *belligerence* usually means an aggressive attitude.
Sinónimos
belligerency (more common as the technical legal term for this status.)
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state of war (plain-language alternative; less technical.)
Antónimos
peace (the absence of war or armed conflict.)
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ceasefire (a pause in fighting, even if peace is not fully established.)
Colocaciones
a state of belligerence
|recognize belligerence
|declare belligerence
|belligerence between states
|belligerence between parties
|the onset of belligerence
Temas
law
|international_relations
|military
Ejemplos
- The treaty aimed to end the formal state of belligerence between the two countries.
- Some observers argued that the group’s actions amounted to belligerence under international law.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
belligerence
AFI
GB/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚəns/
US/bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚəns/
Sílabas y acento
bel - li - ger - ence (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (li)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: belligerence
- Plural: belligerence
Familia de palabras
Core family
belligerent
adjective C1
belligerently
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
nonbelligerent
adjective
Advanced or less common
belligerency
noun
Expresiones
a tone of belligerence
1/ə tˈoʊn əv bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚəns/
fixed phrase
hostile way of speaking
sounding angry and ready to argue
Ejemplos
- There was a tone of belligerence in his voice when he answered.
- The email’s tone of belligerence surprised the whole team.
acts of belligerence
1/ˈækts əv bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚəns/
fixed phrase
formal
hostile or aggressive actions
hostile things someone does to start or worsen conflict
Ejemplos
- The report listed several acts of belligerence along the border.
- Both sides agreed to stop acts of belligerence during the talks.
an air of belligerence
1/ən ˈɛɹ əv bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚəns/
fixed phrase
impression of hostility
seeming angry and ready to fight
Ejemplos
- He walked into the meeting with an air of belligerence.
- Despite her polite words, there was an air of belligerence in her posture.
display of belligerence
1/dɪsplˈeɪ əv bɪlˈɪd͡ʒɚəns/
fixed phrase
formal
showing aggression openly
an obvious show of anger or aggression
Ejemplos
- The minister called the missile test a reckless display of belligerence.
- His display of belligerence ended the conversation immediately.