belligerence

noun

Etymology: From belligerent + -ence.

1. The state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war or violence.

   “A closer look at North Korean history reveals what Pyongyang’s leaders really want their near-farcical belligerence to achieve — a reminder to the world that North Korea exists, and an impression abroad that its leaders are irrational and unpredictable.”

2. A feeling of aggression and hostility, characterized by an urge for confrontation and provocation.