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   aggression

   /əˈɡrɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. feelings of anger or antipathy resulting in hostile or violent behaviour; readiness to attack or confront: "his chin was jutting with aggression" Similar hostilityaggressivenessbelligerencebellicosityantagonismtruculencepugnacitypugnaciousnesscombativenessmilitancywarmongeringwarlikenesshawkishnessforceviolenceattackassaultencroachmentoffenceinvasioninfringementOpposite meekness
   • ▪ the action of attacking without provocation: "he called for an end to foreign aggression against his country"
   • ▪ forcefulness: "the sheer volume and aggression of his playing" Similar confidenceself-confidenceboldnessaudacityself-assertionassertionassertivenessself-assertivenessdeterminationforcefulnessvigourenergydynamismzealOpposite diffidence

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘an attack’): from Latin aggressio(n-), from aggredi ‘to attack’, from ad- ‘towards’ + gradi ‘proceed, walk’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAGGRESSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   AGGRESSION definition: 1. spoken or physical behaviour that is threatening or involves harm to someone or something: 2…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › aggressionAggression Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of AGGRESSION is a forceful action or procedure (such as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master. How to use aggression in a sentence.

4. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-aggression-2794818What Is Aggression? - Verywell Mind

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   Nov 14, 2022 · Aggression is forceful and hostile behavior toward another person that can result in emotional or physical harm. Learn about different types of aggression.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › aggressionAGGRESSION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Aggression definition: 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. See examples of AGGRESSION used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › aggressionaggression noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /əˈɡreʃn/ [uncountable] feelings of anger and hate that may result in threatening or violent behaviour. The research shows that computer games may cause aggression. Nowadays our aggression is channelled into sports. Extra Examples. Topics Feelings c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AggressionAggression - Wikipedia

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   Aggression is a behavior aimed at opposing or attacking something or someone. Though often done with the intent to cause harm, it can be channeled into creative and practical outlets for some. [1] . It may occur either reactively or without provocation.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAGGRESSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Aggression is a quality of anger and determination that makes someone ready to attack other people.