Pugnacity
Pugnacity noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Prowess and pugnacity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prowess" instead a noun "Pugnacity".
Nearby Word: pugnacious
Prowess
Prowess noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.
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