truculency Synonyms

truculency Meaning

Wordnet

truculency (n)

obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness

Webster

truculency (n.)

The quality or state of being truculent; savageness of manners; ferociousness.

FAQs About the word truculency

obstreperous and defiant aggressivenessThe quality or state of being truculent; savageness of manners; ferociousness.

combativeness, scrappiness, fight, disagreeableness, aggression, sulkiness, belligerence, irritableness, truculence,quarrelsomeness

forbearance, friendliness,understanding, tolerance, friendliness, patience, long-suffering, long-suffering, tolerance, patience

The truculency of the mob's leader incited fear and unrest among the citizens.

The boxer's truculency in the ring made him a formidable opponent.

The child's truculency towards his parents tested their patience to its limits.

The politician's speech was characterized by a truculency that alienated many listeners.