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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
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definition 1: |
unprovoked hostile action against a country by another's military forces.
The nation retaliated for its neighbor's aggression by launching missiles.- synonyms:
- offensive
- similar words:
- assault, attack, blitz, charge, foray, invasion, onset, onslaught, siege, thrust
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definition 2: |
The use of force or violence against another in order to dominate or achieve one's own aims.
Most of all, he feared the aggression of the other prisoners.The researchers believe that violent programming can cause aggression in young children.- synonyms:
- belligerence, belligerency, hostility, militancy
- similar words:
- competitiveness
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definition 3: |
any offensive action or actions against others.
He was punished for the aggression he committed against the other player.- synonyms:
- assault, attack
- similar words:
- belligerence, invasion, offense
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related words: |
hostility |
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