Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with aggression in British Collocation
aggression
noun
uncountable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
UK
/əˈɡreʃ(ə)n/
using words/actions
physical
verbal
This is a sign that the customer’s verbal aggression is about to become physical.
expressed strongly
naked
Here was a moment of sheer, naked aggression.
express aggression
display
show
He suffered hallucinations and displayed aggression as a result of using cocaine.
not express aggression
control
He admitted his concern at the player’s inability to control his aggression.
use aggression for another purpose
channel
Instead of fighting, learn to channel your aggression in a positive way.
act
Acts of aggression against hospital staff are increasingly common.
anger
anxiety
frustration
hostility
violence
In his therapy sessions James was encouraged to talk about his feelings of aggression and frustration.