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UK/["/əˈɡreʃn/"]/US/["/əˈɡreʃn/"]/

Meaning of Aggression

feelings of anger and hate that may result in threatening or violent behaviour

In simple words: A feeling of being angry and wanting to fight or hurt someone.

Aggression in a sentence

  • Video games have been blamed for causing aggression.
  • Nowadays our aggression is channelled into sports.
  • Do toy guns encourage aggression?
  • It showed no aggression towards other dogs.
  • a display of naked aggression
  • ways of releasing pent-up aggression
  • unprovoked military aggression
  • Acts of aggression against local shop owners should be reported to the police.
  • Aggression by one nationality against another often leads to war.
  • The president announced that the country would not tolerate foreign aggressions.

How to use Aggression

Use '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.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'a-grizzly' bear, which shows aggression when threatened.

Related words

Collocations with Aggression

Synonyms for Aggression

Opposites of Aggression

  • calmness
  • peacefulness
  • gentleness

Common mistakes with Aggression

  • Confused 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.

Compare Aggression with Hostility, Violence, Anger

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Frequently asked questions about Aggression

What does Aggression mean?

A feeling of being angry and wanting to fight or hurt someone.

What is the definition of Aggression?

feelings of anger and hate that may result in threatening or violent behaviour

How do you use Aggression in a sentence?

Video games have been blamed for causing aggression.

Can you give another example of Aggression?

Nowadays our aggression is channelled into sports.

What are synonyms for Aggression?

Common alternatives include hostility, violence, belligerence, fury, anger.

What is the opposite of Aggression?

Opposite meanings include calmness, peacefulness, gentleness.

What words go with Aggression?

It commonly pairs with naked, 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/​toward.

What are common mistakes when using Aggression?

Confused 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.

How do you pronounce Aggression?

US: /["/əˈɡreʃn/"]/, UK: /["/əˈɡreʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Aggression?

Use '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.

What CEFR level is Aggression?

"Aggression" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.