BELLICOSITY Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word bellicosity. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BELLICOSITY
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aggression | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition to behave aggressively • a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked • the act of initiating hostilities • deliberately unfriendly behavior | ||||||||
antagonism | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors • an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility • (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure | ||||||||
belligerence | nounn | |||||||
noun • hostile or warlike attitude or nature • a natural disposition to be hostile | ||||||||
combativeness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a militant aggressiveness | ||||||||
hostility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the feeling of a hostile person • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked | ||||||||
pugnacity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural disposition to be hostile | ||||||||
bellicoseness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural disposition to fight |