Truculence

Noun

Definition: The quality or state of being aggressive or fierce in behavior or attitude.

Synonyms: Aggressiveness, Ferocity, Belligerence

Antonyms: Gentleness, Meekness, Docility

Examples:
  • The truculence of the competitor intimidated his opponents.
  • The truculence of the protesters escalated the tension in the crowd.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of "truculence" as "true" + "violence", representing the aggression or fierceness.

Etymology:

Origin:

Late 15th century, from Latin "truculentus", from "truculentus" (trux, truc-) meaning "savage, stern, or fierce".

Historical Usage:

The word has been used consistently throughout history to describe aggressive or hostile behavior.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Displaying truculence"

Explanation:

Refers to someone showing aggressiveness or hostility in their actions or demeanor.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing truculence with arrogance.

Explanation:

While truculence can involve a display of hostility or aggression, arrogance implies a sense of superiority or overconfidence. Truculence focuses more on the temperament and behavior rather than an inflated sense of self-importance.

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