verb (used without object)
1.
to commit the first act of hostility or offense; attack first.
2.
to begin to quarrel.
verb (used with object)
3.
to behave aggressively toward; attack (often followed by upon ): wild animals aggressing their prey.
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| —vb | |
| (intr) to attack first or begin a quarrel | |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin aggressāre to attack, from Latin aggredī to attack, approach] | |
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