aggression
aggression Lexical Profile
aggression Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Hostile, violent, or destructive behavior or attitudes directed toward another person or group; readiness to attack or confront.
"The behavioral study examined how frustration and stress can trigger verbal aggression in the workplace."
An unprovoked attack, invasion, or forceful encroachment by one state or group upon the territory or rights of another.
"The international treaty was signed to deter future acts of territorial aggression between neighboring nations."
Forceful, bold, and energetic action or initiative in pursuing a goal, especially in sports or business.
"The tennis player played with controlled aggression from the baseline, dictating the pace of every rally."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'agression' or directly from Latin 'aggressio' ('an attack'), a noun of action from 'aggredi' ('to approach, attack'), formed from 'ad-' ('to, toward') and 'gradi' ('to step, walk').