Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aggression
Noun
/əˈɡrɛʃ.ən/
Definition
Aggression is a range of behaviors that can result in both physical and psychological harm to yourself, others, or objects in the environment.
Examples
- His aggression on the field made him a formidable opponent.
- Verbal aggression can be just as harmful as physical aggression.
- She showed aggression when she felt threatened.
Meaning
It often refers to hostile or violent behavior towards people or things and can be expressed verbally or physically.
Synonyms
- hostility
- belligerence
- agitativeness
- combativeness
