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- [uh-gresh-uh n]
- /əˈgrɛʃ ən/
- /əˈɡreʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-gresh-uh n]
- /əˈgrɛʃ ən/
Definitions of aggression word
- uncountable noun aggression Aggression is a quality of anger and determination that makes you ready to attack other people. 3
- variable noun aggression Aggression is violent and attacking behaviour. 3
- noun aggression an attack or harmful action, esp an unprovoked attack by one country against another 3
- noun aggression any offensive activity, practice, etc 3
- noun aggression a hostile or destructive mental attitude or behaviour 3
- noun aggression an unprovoked attack or warlike act; specif., the use of armed force by a state in violation of its international obligations 3
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Origin of aggression
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin aggressiōn- (stem of aggressiō), equivalent to aggress(us) (see aggress) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Aggression
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aggression popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
aggression usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aggression
noun aggression
- raid — a sudden assault or attack, as upon something to be seized or suppressed: a police raid on a gambling ring.
- onslaught — an onset, assault, or attack, especially a vigorous one.
- offensive — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
- assault — An assault by an army is a strong attack made on an area held by the enemy.
- invasion — an act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, especially by an army.
Antonyms for aggression
noun aggression
- defense — the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger
- defence — Defence is action that is taken to protect someone or something against attack.
- friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
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