counter-aggression

count·er-ag·gres·sion

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Definitions of counter-aggression word

noun counter-aggression the action of a state in violating by force the rights of another state, particularly its territorial rights; an unprovoked offensive, attack, invasion, or the like: The army is prepared to stop any foreign aggression. 1
noun counter-aggression any offensive action, attack, or procedure; an inroad or encroachment: an aggression upon one's rights. 1
noun counter-aggression the practice of making assaults or attacks; offensive action in general. 1
noun counter-aggression Psychiatry. overt or suppressed hostility, either innate or resulting from continued frustration and directed outward or against oneself. 1

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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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".

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