Belligerence and Crossness

Belligerence

Belligerence noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Usage example: among the Native American tribes of the colonial period, the Iroquois were known for their belligerence

Crossness and belligerence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Belligerence".

Crossness

Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: a librarian who had a reputation for chronic crossness

Belligerence and crossness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Belligerence" instead a noun "Crossness".

Nearby Word: crossly
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Crossness and Belligerence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/belligerence/crossness
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Crossness or Belligerence. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/belligerence/crossness.
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