aggression — hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈɡreʃən/
Korean meaning: 공격성, 침략성
Korean pronunciation: 어-그레-션 (강세: 그레)
Example Sentences
- My cat's aggression disappeared the moment I opened the tuna can.
- Road rage is a dangerous form of aggression that affects many drivers.
- His passive aggression was worse than direct confrontation.
aggression
NOUN//əˈɡreʃən//
hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront
Aggressive dog displaying hostile behavior
From aggression in session to healing confession!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aggressio', derived from 'aggredior' meaning 'to attack' or 'to approach hostilely'. The word combines the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'gradior' (to step or move).
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📝Examples
“My cat's aggression disappeared the moment I opened the tuna can.”
“Road rage is a dangerous form of aggression that affects many drivers.”
“His passive aggression was worse than direct confrontation.”
“The kindergarten teacher had to deal with Tommy's crayon-related aggression.”
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