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Definition aggression in British English

aggression noun

[uncountable] noun
/əˈɡreʃ(ə)n/
1

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 towards him.

Synonyms and related words
asperity anger annoyance
2

a situation in which one country attacks another

Example

We shall unite to defend ourselves against aggression.

Example

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

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
aggression brutalities bloodshed
2.1

a situation in which someone attacks another person

Example

Aggression against the supporters of rival teams is on the increase.

Example

Many of them had been victims of physical aggression.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault bashing
Definition aggression in British English