aggression (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈɡreʃ.ən/
Definition
A forceful, attacking behavior or attitude.
Examples
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
The country was accused of unprovoked aggression against its neighbor.
She had to learn to control her aggressive impulses.
How to Use aggression
- aggression towards (prepositional phrase)
- Directed at someone or something. — "His aggression towards his colleagues was becoming a problem."
- act of aggression (collocation)
- A specific instance of attacking or invading. — "The bombing was considered a serious act of aggression."
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