aggress

American  

[uh-gres] / əˈgrɛs /

verb (used without object)

1. to commit the first act of hostility or offense; attack first.

2. to begin to quarrel.

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verb (used with object)

1. to behave aggressively toward; attack (often followed byupon ).

   wild animals aggressing their prey.

aggress British  

/ əˈɡrɛs /

verb

1. (intr) to attack first or begin a quarrel

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Etymology

Origin of aggress

1565–75; from Latin aggressus (past participle of aggredī “to attack”), equivalent to ag- ag- + gred- ( grade ) + -tus past participle suffix

Example Sentences

“Yes, all those things are under ‘aggressed,’” Majors allegedly replies.

From Los Angeles Times

For reasons beyond my understanding, Cross, an aspiring doctor, looks up to Rutkovsky, a flinty old timer with a propensity to aggress when he feels sad or mad or basically anything.

From New York Times

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo tweeted that European skies are “open for those who connect people, not for those who seek to brutally aggress.”

From Seattle Times

“It is illogical to summon the aggressed while the aggressor is spared even being heard,” she said.

From Reuters

“Literally, not only verbally, but physically aggressing and assaulting them for doing nothing more than trying to protect the city,” Chief Clark reportedly said, adding that the brawl was “extremely concerning.”

From Washington Times