aggression

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ag·gres·sion ə-ˈgre-shən How to pronounce aggression (audio)

: a forceful action or procedure (such as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master

: the practice of making attacks or encroachments

especially : unprovoked violation by one country of the territorial integrity of another

warned that any act of aggression could start a war

: hostile, injurious, or destructive behavior or outlook especially when caused by frustration

Aggression is often the expression of pent-up rage.

Example Sentences

He has a lot of pent-up aggression. behavior that is likely to provoke aggression dangerous dogs showing aggression toward people The government says that it will view any attempt to fly over its territory as an act of aggression.

Recent Examples on the Web Blinken said the administration was sending $2.2 billion in long-term military financing to Ukraine and 18 of its neighbors, who are potentially at risk of future Russian aggression.

Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 Western leaders have remained largely unified in the face of Russian aggression, despite the economic pain tied to the jolting energy prices and sanctions, and worries about social unrest.

New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 As the horrors of Russian aggression in Ukraine unfold each day, politicians and ordinary people here in Finland -- a country which has long prided itself on its neutrality -- have become more outspoken in expressing their support for joining NATO.

Marja Heinonen, CNN, 14 Apr. 2022 In the below excerpt from the commentary, Lutz identifies this as a new culture of passive aggression that has developed in the workplace.

Paolo Confino, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 Whether the Biden team can hold course is anything but certain in the face of mounting political and economic difficulties at home and Russian aggression abroad.

Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2022 In response to this, the U.S. increased troop commitments to Europe to stop possible Soviet aggression on the Continent, according to the U.S. Department of State.

Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 Your fan base crosses boundaries also because so few acts are capable of coming up with those grand melodies for something that has some real aggression to it.

Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Aug. 2022 Officials warned that Russia may launch a significant attack of some kind, whether cyber or militarily, though Moscow's aggression appears to have been limited to the Chaplyne strike.

Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	aggressions
释义	aggression noun ag·gres·sion ə-ˈgre-shən 1 : a forceful action or procedure (such as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master 2 : the practice of making attacks or encroachments especially : unprovoked violation by one country of the territorial integrity of another warned that any act of aggression could start a war 3 : hostile, injurious, or destructive behavior or outlook especially when caused by frustration Aggression is often the expression of pent-up rage. Synonyms aggressiveness assaultiveness bellicosity belligerence belligerency combativeness contentiousness defiance disputatiousness feistiness fight militance militancy militantness pugnacity quarrelsomeness scrappiness truculence See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He has a lot of pent-up aggression. behavior that is likely to provoke aggression dangerous dogs showing aggression toward people The government says that it will view any attempt to fly over its territory as an act of aggression. Recent Examples on the Web Blinken said the administration was sending $2.2 billion in long-term military financing to Ukraine and 18 of its neighbors, who are potentially at risk of future Russian aggression. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 Western leaders have remained largely unified in the face of Russian aggression, despite the economic pain tied to the jolting energy prices and sanctions, and worries about social unrest. New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 As the horrors of Russian aggression in Ukraine unfold each day, politicians and ordinary people here in Finland -- a country which has long prided itself on its neutrality -- have become more outspoken in expressing their support for joining NATO. Marja Heinonen, CNN, 14 Apr. 2022 In the below excerpt from the commentary, Lutz identifies this as a new culture of passive aggression that has developed in the workplace. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 Whether the Biden team can hold course is anything but certain in the face of mounting political and economic difficulties at home and Russian aggression abroad. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2022 In response to this, the U.S. increased troop commitments to Europe to stop possible Soviet aggression on the Continent, according to the U.S. Department of State. Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 Your fan base crosses boundaries also because so few acts are capable of coming up with those grand melodies for something that has some real aggression to it. Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Aug. 2022 Officials warned that Russia may launch a significant attack of some kind, whether cyber or militarily, though Moscow's aggression appears to have been limited to the Chaplyne strike. Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from French & Latin; French agression, going back to Middle French, "attack," borrowed from Latin aggressiōn-, aggressiō, from aggredī "to approach, attack" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns — more at aggress First Known Use 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing aggression anti-aggression counter-aggression anti-aggression counter-aggression Kids Definition aggression noun ag·gres·sion ə-ˈgre-shən 1 : angry or violent behavior or feelings Young children must learn to use words rather than physical aggression. 2 : hostile action made without reasonable cause military aggression Medical Definition aggression noun ag·gres·sion ə-ˈgresh-ən : hostile, injurious, or destructive behavior or outlook aggressions noun plural of aggression as in attacks the act or action of setting upon with force or violence diplomats warned that any aggression by either side could easily turn into a full-scale war Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance attacks onslaughts assaults raids offensives offenses attempts strikes incursions bombardments invasions blitzkriegs onsets charges counterattacks rushes barrages blitzes offences bombings ambushes ambuscades descents ravages sieges forays counterstrikes sallies counteroffensives coups de main sorties counter-attacks envelopments breakthroughs pillages counter-strikes volleys storms air raids cannonades counteraggressions counter-aggressions fusillades counterassaults counter-assaults salvos sacks hails salvoes whammies Antonyms & Near Antonyms defenses shields guards resistances oppositions securities protections defensives shelters See More
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