Synonyms for
Aggression
Definition
Aggression is behavior that is hostile or violent towards others.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- verbal aggression
- physical aggression
- animal aggression
- sexual aggression
- aggression management
- aggression towards
- act of aggression
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Usage note
Aggression refers to hostile or violent behavior. While 'aggravate' can sometimes be used informally to mean 'to annoy', its primary meaning relates to worsening a condition or situation, and it is not a direct synonym for aggression.
Example sentences
- The dog's aggression towards the mailman made him afraid to deliver the mail.
- The aggression between the two countries led to a war.
- While playing basketball, his aggression towards his opponent caused him to foul.
- The teacher noticed aggression in the student's behavior towards his classmates.
- The coach warned the team about showing aggression towards the other team.
Quotes
Aggression unopposed becomes a contagious disease.
Aggression is the most common behavior used by many organizations, a nearly invisible medium for all interpersonal contact.
Aggression is the first step on the slippery slope to selfishness and hatred.