Aggression vs Hostility vs Violence

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Aggression

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun

Hostility

Top 5.000 (recht häufig)C1noun

Violence

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2noun
Am häufigsten: Violence
 AggressionHostilityViolence
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/əˈɡreʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈɡreʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/hɒˈstɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/hɑːˈstɪləti/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈvaɪələns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈvaɪələns/"]/
BedeutungA feeling of being angry and wanting to fight or hurt someone.Angry or unfriendly behaviorThe use of physical force to hurt someone or cause damage.
BeispielVideo games have been blamed for causing aggression.The diplomatic talks broke down due to growing hostility between the two countries.The increase in street violence has raised concerns among local residents.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 5.000 (recht häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauC1C1B2
Wortartnounnounnoun
Kollokationennaked, open, overt, act, display, exhibit, express, aggression against, aggression by, aggression towards/​toward, naked, open, overt, act, display, exhibit, express, aggression against, aggression by, aggression towards/​towardbitter, considerable, deep, feel, sense, express, hostility between, hostility against, hostility to, bitter, considerable, deep, feel, sense, express, hostility between, hostility against, hostility to, major, active, cease, end, resume, begin, break out, commence, hostility against, hostility between, the cessation of hostilities, an outbreak of hostilitiesconsiderable, excessive, extreme, level, commit, employ, engage in, break out, erupt, flare, violence against, violence among, violence between, an act of violence, an end to violence, an eruption of violence, suppressed, with (a) violence
Antonymecalmness, peacefulness, gentlenessfriendliness, kindness, amiabilitypeace, harmony, calm
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'assertiveness', which is more about confidence than hostility., Using 'aggression' too lightly when describing competitive situations that aren't violent., Overusing in contexts where 'frustration' or 'anger' would be more appropriate.Confused with 'hospitality', which means being welcoming and friendly., Used incorrectly as a verb; 'hostility' is a noun., Mispronounced as 'hos-ti-lity' instead of 'hos-til-i-ty'.Confusing with 'violent' which describes something that causes violence., Using it in a positive context (e.g., 'violence can be good')., Mixing up with 'aggression', which is more about behavior than physical action.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'aggression' in discussions about behavior, psychology, or sports. It is generally neutral but can be seen negatively in some contexts, such as describing violent actions.Use 'hostility' to describe negative feelings or actions towards someone or something. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid it in casual conversations.Use 'violence' in discussions about conflicts or crimes. It's often used in news or formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations or when discussing peaceful topics.

Häufige Fragen: Aggression vs Hostility vs Violence

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Aggression, Hostility und Violence?

Aggression: A feeling of being angry and wanting to fight or hurt someone. Hostility: Angry or unfriendly behavior Violence: The use of physical force to hurt someone or cause damage.

Was ist häufiger: Aggression, Hostility und Violence?

Violence ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Sind Aggression, Hostility und Violence auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Aggression: C1, Hostility: C1, Violence: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Aggression, Hostility und Violence?

Aggression: noun, Hostility: noun, Violence: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Aggression: Video games have been blamed for causing aggression. Hostility: The diplomatic talks broke down due to growing hostility between the two countries. Violence: The increase in street violence has raised concerns among local residents.

Kann ich Aggression, Hostility und Violence austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Aggression, Hostility und Violence sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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