aggression

Meanings

• Noun

  A behavior characterized by the intent to inflict harm or injury on another living being or oneself.

  - "His aggression towards his brother was a cause for concern."
  - "The animal's aggression during mating season can be dangerous."

• Noun

  A forceful and violent action or expression.

  - "The crowd's aggression towards the referee led to his injury."
  - "The aggression of the storm caused significant damage."

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Antonyms

nonaggression

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with aggression
agression , impression , expression , suppression

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Variants

List of all variants of aggression that leads to same result
aggression , aggressions , anti-aggression , counter-aggression , counter-aggressions , counteraggression , counteraggressions

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Etymology

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From Old French agressif, from agrer, to provoke, irritate.

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Trivia

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1. Aggression is not limited to humans and animals; it can also be observed in plants.

2. The word 'aggression' comes from the Latin word aggredi, which means 'to attack'

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Related Concepts

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1. Aggression Theory: A psychological theory that suggests aggression is an inherent human trait that arises from biological, social, or learned influences.

2. Passive Aggression: A form of indirect aggression in which one expresses hostility or resentment in subtle ways, often through indirect or indirect means.

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Culture

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In literature and art, aggression is often portrayed as a destructive force that can lead to violence and conflict. In psychology, it is studied as a response to stress or frustration.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Aggression starts with an A' to help remember the word.

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