Aggression

Pronunciation: /əɡˈrɛʃən/

Aggression (noun)

  1. angry or violent actions towards others.
  2. use of force by a country to attack another.
  3. strong desire to win or succeed.

Examples

  • The dog's aggression scared the children.
  • Aggression in the workplace can lead to conflicts.

Common collocations: show aggression, aggressive behavior, control aggression, military aggression, launch aggression

Synonyms of Aggression

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Aggression

  • describing a state of non-aggression
  • describing a state of agreement and calm