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aggression
[uh-gresh-uhn]
noun
the action of a state in violating by force the rights of another state, particularly its territorial rights; an unprovoked offensive, attack, invasion, or the like.
The army is prepared to stop any foreign aggression.
Antonyms: peacefulnessany offensive action, attack, or procedure; an inroad or encroachment.
an aggression upon one's rights.
the practice of making assaults or attacks; offensive action in general.
Psychiatry., overt or suppressed hostility, either innate or resulting from continued frustration and directed outward or against oneself.
aggression
/ əˈɡrɛsə, əˈɡrɛʃən /
noun
an attack or harmful action, esp an unprovoked attack by one country against another
any offensive activity, practice, etc
an aggression against personal liberty
psychol a hostile or destructive mental attitude or behaviour
aggression
Behavior that is meant to intimidate or injure an animal of the same species or of a competing species but is not predatory. Aggression may be displayed during mating rituals or to defend territory, as by the erection of fins by fish and feathers by birds.
Other Word Forms
- antiaggression adjective
- counteraggression noun
- preaggression noun
- aggressor noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of aggression1
Word History and Origins
Origin of aggression1
Example Sentences
I'd like to see them stick with the method of aggression at the top of the order.
"We need US engagement to help end the war in Ukraine and stop the Russian aggression. That is positive," Store said on the sidelines of the G20 summit.
They have skill, they have pace, they have game-breakers, they have pockets of world class and plenty of power and aggression.
His speed and aggression are there for everyone to see.
The Gulf Arab states, meanwhile, sought a bulwark against Iranian aggression.
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