aggression

UK
/əˈɡreʃ.ən/
US
/əˈɡrɛʃ.ən/

Translations

aggressionnoun
aggressions
pl
The country's aggression towards its neighbor led to international condemnation.
Агрессия страны по отношению к соседу привела к международному осуждению.
aggressionadjective
UK
/əˈɡreʃ.ən/
US
/əˈɡrɛʃ.ən/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to aggression (e.g., 'aggression levels').

Definitions

aggressionnoun
Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
The dog's aggression towards strangers made it difficult to take him for walks.
The action of attacking without provocation, especially in a military context.
The country's unprovoked aggression led to international condemnation.
A forceful and determined approach to achieving a goal.
Her aggression in pursuing her career goals was admired by her colleagues.
aggressionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of aggression when used before another noun.
The researchers recorded aggression levels during the experiment.