aggression

noun
UK: /əˈɡreʃ.ən/
US: /əˈɡreʃ.ən/

  1. Violent behavior or actions, often intended to dominate or harm.

    1. The cat showed aggression towards the new kitten. [ ] [ ]
    2. His sudden aggression surprised everyone at the meeting, it was unexpected. [ ] [ ]

  2. Feelings of anger resulting in hostile or violent behavior; readiness to attack or confront.

    1. He controlled his aggression by taking deep breaths. [ ] [ ]
    2. The game helps children to learn to manage their feelings of aggression better. [ ] [ ]

  3. Determined or forceful pursuit of one's aims or interests.

    1. She showed great aggression in her sales approach. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their market aggression led to rapid growth and dominance in the industry. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hostility violence attack

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aggression" in English means: Violent behavior or actions, often intended to dominate or harm., Feelings of anger resulting in hostile or violent behavior; readiness to attack or confront., Determined or forceful pursuit of one's aims or interests..

The phonetic transcription of "aggression" is /əˈɡreʃ.ən/ in British English and /əˈɡreʃ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aggression": hostility, violence, attack.

Example usage of "aggression": "The cat showed aggression towards the new kitten.". More examples on the page.