bellicoseness

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bel·li·cose (b

-k

)

adj.

Warlike or hostile in manner or temperament. See Synonyms at belligerent.

[Middle English, from Latin bellicsus, from bellicus, of war, from bellum, war.]

belli·cosely adv.

belli·cosi·ty (-k

-t

), belli·coseness n.

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Noun

bellicoseness - a natural disposition to fight

bellicosity

pugnacity, belligerence, aggressiveness - a natural disposition to be hostile

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