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Definition aggression in American English

aggression noun

[uncountable] noun
/əˈɡreʃ(ə)n/
1

a situation in which one country attacks another

Example

We will unite to defend ourselves against aggression.

Example

The statement condemned the country's brutal aggression against its neighbor.

Example

an act of unprovoked aggression (=there was no reason for it)

Synonyms and related words
aggression conflict brutalities
1.1

a situation in which someone attacks another person

Example

Many of them had been victims of physical aggression.

Example

Aggression against the fans from opposing teams is on the increase.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault onslaught
2

an angry feeling that makes you want to attack or defeat someone else

Example

Boys usually express their aggression by hitting each other.

Example

So far they had shown no aggression toward him.

Synonyms and related words
asperity anger annoyance
Definition aggression in American English