PUGNACIOUSNESS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word pugnaciousness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PUGNACIOUSNESS
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aggressiveness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being bold and enterprising • a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack • a natural disposition to be hostile | ||||||||
bellicosity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural disposition to fight | ||||||||
belligerence | nounn | |||||||
noun • hostile or warlike attitude or nature • a natural disposition to be hostile | ||||||||
combativeness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a militant aggressiveness | ||||||||
contentiousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious | ||||||||
defiance | nounn | |||||||
noun • intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude • a hostile challenge • a defiant act | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
provocation | nounn | |||||||
noun • unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment • something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action • needed encouragement | ||||||||
quarrelsomeness | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious | ||||||||
truculence | nounn | |||||||
noun • obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness |