Aggression vs Hostility

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Aggression

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun

Hostility

Top 5000 (bastante comum)C1noun
Mais comum: Aggression
 AggressionHostility
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/əˈɡreʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈɡreʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/hɒˈstɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/hɑːˈstɪləti/"]/
SignificadoA feeling of being angry and wanting to fight or hurt someone.Angry or unfriendly behavior
ExemploVideo games have been blamed for causing aggression.The diplomatic talks broke down due to growing hostility between the two countries.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 5000 (bastante comum)
Nível CEFRC1C1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesnaked, 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 hostilities
Antônimoscalmness, peacefulness, gentlenessfriendliness, kindness, amiability
Erros comunsConfused 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'.
Notas de usoUse '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.

Perguntas frequentes: Aggression vs Hostility

Qual é a diferença entre Aggression e Hostility?

Aggression: A feeling of being angry and wanting to fight or hurt someone. Hostility: Angry or unfriendly behavior

Qual é mais comum: Aggression e Hostility?

Aggression é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Aggression e Hostility estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Aggression: C1, Hostility: C1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Aggression e Hostility de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Aggression e Hostility são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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