truculence (Meaning)
truculence (n)
obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness
truculence (n.)
Alt. of Truculency
Synonyms & Antonyms of truculence
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- testiness
- jingoism
- disagreeableness
- peevishness
- hyperaggressiveness
- imperialism
- crankiness
- chip on one's shoulder
- crossness
- rudeness
- biliousness
- waspishness
- antagonism
- petulance
- fierceness
- unfriendliness
- captiousness
- grouchiness
- acidity
- querulousness
- irascibility
- fretfulness
- fractiousness
- huffiness
- irritableness
- militantness
- surliness
- orneriness
- pettishness
- grumpiness
- militarism
- irritability
Antonyms:
truculence Sentence Examples
- The truculence of the protesters made the situation increasingly volatile.
- His truculence towards authority earned him a reputation as a troublemaker.
- The animal's truculence was evident in its aggressive behavior.
- The child's truculence made it difficult to discipline him effectively.
- The boxer's truculence instilled fear in his opponents.
- The truculence of the gang intimidated the neighborhood into submission.
- The politician's truculence alienated potential voters and damaged his reputation.
- The truculence of the disease made it difficult to treat.
- The truculence of the weather conditions made outdoor activities hazardous.
- The truculence of the bully created a hostile environment at school.
FAQs About the word truculence
obstreperous and defiant aggressivenessAlt. of Truculency
defiance, hostility, aggressiveness,aggression, militancy, contentiousness, assaultiveness, combativeness, scrappiness, belligerency
benevolence, amiability, friendliness, gentleness, sociability, amiability, benevolence, geniality, affability, gentleness
The truculence of the protesters made the situation increasingly volatile.
His truculence towards authority earned him a reputation as a troublemaker.
The animal's truculence was evident in its aggressive behavior.
The child's truculence made it difficult to discipline him effectively.
