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aggression

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noun

the action of a state in violating by force the rights of another state, particularly its territorial rights; an unprovoked offensive, attack, invasion, or the like: The army is prepared to stop any foreign aggression.

any offensive action, attack, or procedure; an inroad or encroachment: an aggression upon one's rights.

the practice of making assaults or attacks; offensive action in general.

Psychiatry. overt or suppressed hostility, either innate or resulting from continued frustration and directed outward or against oneself.

Origin:
1605–15; < Latin aggressiōn- (stem of aggressiō), equivalent to aggress(us) (see aggress) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms

an·ti·ag·gres·sion, adjective

coun·ter·ag·gres·sion, noun

pre·ag·gres·sion, noun

Can be confused: aggression, egression.

Antonyms
1. peacefulness.

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Example Sentences

Relational aggression is finding its chroniclers among more popular writers, too.

The groups were tested for antisocial personality disorder, psychopathy, and aggression.

Various measures of aggression taken during this game suggest that men are the same everywhere, be they students or sportsmen.

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Relational aggression is finding its chroniclers among more popular writers, too.

The groups were tested for antisocial personality disorder, psychopathy, and aggression.

Various measures of aggression taken during this game suggest that men are the same everywhere, be they students or sportsmen.

He also explains that while aggression can be effective, nice guys certainly don't finish last.

If being king of the hill is the goal, high testosterone levels can lead to verbal and physical aggression.

But when girls and boys developed friendships, aggression levels decreased.

Anderson's model of one psychological explanation for heat-induced aggression.

The researchers found that workplace aggression had severe consequences on employee well-being.

And though fear can be covered in aggression as it was last night, it can't be overlooked.

Small countries don't have anything that can counter this aggression.

Kane's food issue isnt really about food or aggression but about the reaction he gets and the power it gives him.

Quieting the aggression center also stopped mice from acting on violent urges.

Fiorelli rejects the hypothesis that this animal was the victim of aggression by another crocodile.

People don't know they have an option to treat cat aggression.

In many other cases, however, there are options other than aggression in word or deed.

The increase in aggression and decrease in foraging also support this hypothesis.

Fearful aggression is a symptom of low self-esteem because its objective is to be left alone.

Researchers study the natural foundations of female social aggression.

Worthy writes off any arguments that violent games are a way to act out aggression in a safe environment.

Develops a strategy for the security of a highly digitized nation in the face of potential cyber- and other aggression.

The archaeological record is little help, but the main hypotheses have been luck, intelligence and aggression.

Then all of a sudden he started showing aggression towards people, growling and lunging.

Several studies shed light on where aggression comes from and how it can be controlled.

Comedy is about aggression and confrontation and power.

Discusses a growing number of positive images of female aggression in sports, popular culture, and other realms.

It was remarkable: this rebel leader's whole posture changed from aggression to conciliation.

The red-zone aggression has really been a real problem.

Best guess here is that the orca was agitated some how and went into aggression mode.

And the sort of masculinity required for heroes often leads to horrific acts of cruelty and aggression.

It seems reasonable, therefore, to predict a correlation between aggression and face shape.

The combination of these factors likely triggered adult aggression toward each other and toward their young, the study found.

However, that drug has been knows to cause aggression in humans.

Role-reversing happens when a dominant animal performs an action during play that wouldn't normally occur during real aggression.

Taken together they represent a formidable display of monetary aggression.

Some experts say aggression in dogs is not necessarily breed-specific-owners may share the blame.

The view that aggression stems from low self-esteem has long been common knowledge.

High school teachers often learn to step aside in the face of aggression and point to posted rules or other aids.

We proceed cautiously: greenheart raises aggression in elephants.

Female orangutans judge potential partners' aggression levels by snatching food from them and watching their response.

Bearing your teeth is a sign of aggression everywhere but in our twisted heads.

Perhaps that is contributing to general increases in obesity, depression and aggression.

The only way to stop that behavior is to get their attention at the same intensity as their aggression.

Britain has in the past sacrificed far to much to save its self and continentals from continental insanity and aggression.

These mock battles seem to be a strange mixture of play and aggression.

Exposure to lead in childhood has been linked to aggression and criminal behaviour in adults.

Of course, rough-and-tumble aggression is typical of normal children, particularly boys.

Coorporate greed and military aggression have created an.

Oates does not comment on this, one of the remarkable things about boxing today is the lack of aggression in so many boxers.

Her recent work showed that reality television shows depict high aggression and meaness rubs off on viewers.

For many long years she stood alone in the fight against aggression.

As long as opportunities and excuses for nuclear aggression persist, the world will never be safe from annihilation.

Screaming, running by, smacking each other and showing signs of aggression are pretty normal for chimps.

They are therefore ideal locations to test a novel hypothesis: that violent aggression is largely a product of poor nutrition.

Usually, the owners have missed all the warning signs of this type of aggression.

Bush gave it a context of cooperative action to stop aggression.

Aggression and grooming are indicators of a specimen's status, but.

Their aggression stems from fierce territorial instincts shaped by their need to sip nectar as often as every few minutes.

Even amongst ourselves, our successful society values aggression over intelligence.

The rudeness and aggression of security staff in particular is breath taking.

Steinmetz observed that there were few differences between husbands and wives in the type and frequency of physical aggression.

She is perfect in the house, but outside she began showing aggression towards other dogs.

The community of nations has resolutely gathered to condemn and repel lawless aggression.

Socially she is still struggling but her physical aggression has been tamed.

Bees foraging for food that attacked other bees or experienced no aggression did not produce stop signals.

Therefore, the female-perpetrator rates for violent aggression have not increased.

The divorced couple seems to be working out their aggression in departmental meetings ugh.

The drug elevates aggression levels and psychotic behavior, often generating fierce outbursts.

Interviews aimed at evaluating aggression continued through the year.

Their chief concern for the immediate postwar period was to protect the frontiers of the motherland from renewed aggression.

He was sort of foisted on us, and had serious aggression problems, although in other respects he was an excellent dog.

The book describes the regime's repression, corruption and incompetence at home, and its aggression and subversion abroad.

Cesar helps the frustrated dog drain his aggression and relax.

Me pointing out that the aggression is likely also to be directed locally doesn't always work.

You're channeling your aggression in subtle ways that are disrupting your life.

He has aggression issues towards some dogs, not all dogs.

Her aggression towards other dogs began with the first dog she met.

He shows no aggression whatsoever and is content to stay on our bed or the family room couch.

He has shown some aggression since he was a pup but it has gotten much worse.

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World English Dictionary

aggression (əˈɡrɛʃən)

—n
1.	an attack or harmful action, esp an unprovoked attack by one country against another
2.	any offensive activity, practice, etc: an aggression against personal liberty
3.	psychol a hostile or destructive mental attitude or behaviour

[C17: from Latin aggression-, from aggrēdi to attack]

aggressor

—n

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Word Origin & History

aggression

1610s, "unprovoked attack," from verb aggress "to approach, to start an argument" (1570s), from Fr. aggresser, from L.L. aggressare, freq. of L. aggredi (pp. aggressus) "to approach, attack," from ad- "to" + gradi (pp. gressus) "to step," from gradus "a step" (see grade).

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Psychological sense of "hostile or destructive behavior" first recorded 1912 in A.A. Brill's translation of Freud.

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Medical Dictionary

aggression ag·gres·sion (ə-grěsh'ən)
n.
Hostile or destructive behavior or actions.

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Science Dictionary

aggression

(ə-grěsh'ən) Pronunciation Key
Behavior that is meant to intimidate or injure an animal of the same species or of a competing species but is not predatory. Aggression may be displayed during mating rituals or to defend territory, as by the erection of fins by fish and feathers by birds.

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