Synonyms of the word

belligerence

• n. The state of being belligerent.

aggressiveness

• n. (uncountable) The state or quality of being aggressive.
• n. (uncountable) The propensity of a soil or water to dissolve metal or cement structures.
• n. (countable) The result or product of being aggressive.

belligerency

• n. the state of being at war or in an armed conflict.
• n. hostile or aggressive behaviour.
• n. the willingness to fight; belligerence.

disagreeableness

• n. (uncountable) The state or quality of being disagreeable.
• n. (countable) A disagreeable behaviour, occurrence, etc.

enmity

• n. The quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition.
• n. A state or feeling of opposition, hostility, hatred or animosity.

hostility

• n. (uncountable) The state of being hostile.
• n. (countable) A hostile action, especially a military action. See hostilities for specific plural definition.

pugnacity

• n. The act or characteristic of being aggressive or combative.