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What is another word for Aggression? – 171 Aggression Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hostility belligerence antagonism animosity enmity aggression violence fierceness ferocity brutality savagery cruelty ruthlessness mercilessness pitilessness viciousness malevolence malignity nastiness spite rancor resentment indignation outrage exasperation irritation annoyance vexation anger ire wrath indignation fury rage infuriation antagonism opposition resistance defiance combativeness truculence pugnacity bellicosity

    Meaning of Aggression

    The primary meaning of the word "aggression" is a behavior or action that is hostile, violent, or attacking.

    Definitions

    • A person's behavior or attitude that is hostile, violent, or attacking
    • A feeling of hostility or violence, especially towards a particular person or group
    • The act of attacking or invading a place or country

    Etymology of Aggression

    The word "aggression" comes from the Latin "aggressio", which means "a stepping forward" or "an attack"
    Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including psychology, sociology, and international relations, to describe behavior that is hostile, violent, or attacking

    Example Uses

    • The country's aggression towards its neighbors has led to a significant increase in tensions in the region
    • The player's aggression on the field earned him a red card
    • The company's aggressive marketing strategy has helped them gain a significant share of the market

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    passivity pacifism nonviolence peacefulness calmness serenity tranquility gentleness leniency tolerance patience understanding empathy kindness compassion benevolence generosity cooperation collaboration friendship amity harmony conciliation reconciliation appeasement acquiescence compliance obedience submission surrender

    Related Nouns

    conflict violence hostility antagonism animosity enmity belligerence truculence pugnacity bellicosity combat battle war fight clash confrontation dispute quarrel feud rivalry competition opposition resistance defiance insurgency rebellion revolution

    Related Verbs

    attack assault invade occupy conquer subdue dominate intimidate threaten menace harass bully torment persecute provoke irritate annoy vex infuriate enrage inflame agitate incite instigate foment inflame

    Related Adjectives

    hostile violent aggressive belligerent truculent pugnacious bellicose combative confrontational antagonistic adversarial oppositional defiant insurgent rebellious revolutionary militant radical extreme fanatic ferocious brutal savage cruel ruthless merciless pitiless vicious malevolent malignant nasty spiteful rancorous resentful indignant outraged exasperated irritated annoyed vexed angry irate wrathful furious infuriated