aggression

US /əˈɡreʃ.ən/
UK /əˈɡreʃ.ən/
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1.

feelings of anger and hatred that may result in violent behavior

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The dog showed signs of aggression towards strangers.
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His aggression led to a fight.
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hostilitybelligerenceviolenceantagonismbellicosity
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peacecalmpassivity
2.

an unprovoked attack, especially by one country against another

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The invasion was an act of aggression.
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The country condemned the act of aggression.
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invasionattackincursionassaultoffense
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defensepeaceretreat
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aggressiveaggressively