Bellicosity and Testiness

Bellicosity

Bellicosity noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Usage example: the notorious bellicosity of the countries on the Balkan Peninsula over the centuries

Testiness and bellicosity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Testiness" instead a noun "Bellicosity".

Nearby Word: bellicose

Testiness

Testiness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: attributed his unusual testiness this morning to being hungry

Bellicosity and testiness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bellicosity" instead a noun "Testiness".
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