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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:any 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 51Թ Forms
- antiaggression adjective
- counteraggression noun
- preaggression noun
- aggressor noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of aggression1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of aggression1
Example Sentences
Although she had never seen any sweeps like it in scale and aggression, she said advocates were prepared.
Solis, 50, said she believed the National Guard was deployed solely to provoke a response that would justify further aggression from federal law enforcement.
She said she believes the National Guard was deployed solely to provoke a response and make Los Angeles look unruly to justify further aggression from federal law enforcement.
Beginning in February, hundreds of dolphins and sea lions started washing up on California beaches, either dead or suffering neurotoxin poisoning symptoms such as aggression, lethargy and seizures.
"That's probably why I'm such a champion for him taking over Rangers because I believe it's a style of football, with aggression, that can work in Scotland."
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