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   aggression

   /əˈɡrɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. feelings of anger or antipathy resulting in hostile or violent behaviour; readiness to attack or confront: "his chin was jutting with aggression" Similar hostilityaggressivenessbelligerencebellicosityantagonismtruculencepugnacitypugnaciousnesscombativenessmilitancywarmongeringwarlikenesshawkishnessforceviolenceattackassaultencroachmentoffenceinvasioninfringementOpposite meekness
   • ▪ the action of attacking without provocation: "he called for an end to foreign aggression against his country"
   • ▪ forcefulness: "the sheer volume and aggression of his playing" Similar confidenceself-confidenceboldnessaudacityself-assertionassertionassertivenessself-assertivenessdeterminationforcefulnessvigourenergydynamismzealOpposite diffidence

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘an attack’): from Latin aggressio(n-), from aggredi ‘to attack’, from ad- ‘towards’ + gradi ‘proceed, walk’.

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2. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-aggression-2794818What Is Aggression? - Verywell Mind

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   Nov 14, 2022 · Aggression is a range of behaviors that can harm yourself, others, or objects in the environment. Learn about the signs, types, causes, and impact of aggression, and how to manage it effectively.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › aggressionAGGRESSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Aggression is threatening or harmful behaviour towards someone or something. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of aggression with Cambridge Dictionary.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › aggressionAggression Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Aggression is a noun that means a forceful action or procedure, especially when intended to dominate or master, or hostile, injurious, or destructive behavior or outlook. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, etymology, and history of the word aggression from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

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6. open.lib.umn.edu › 10-1-defining-aggression10.1 Defining Aggression – Principles of Social Psychology

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   Aggression is behavior that is intended to harm another individual who does not wish to be harmed. Learn how social psychologists distinguish between emotional and instrumental aggression, and between physical and nonphysical aggression.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AggressionAggression - Wikipedia

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   Aggression is a behavior aimed at opposing or attacking something or someone. Though often done with the intent to cause harm, it can be channeled into creative and practical outlets for some. [1] . It may occur either reactively or without provocation.

8. www.verywellhealth.com › aggression-5525859Aggression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell Health

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   Mar 8, 2023 · Aggression is intentional harm to others physically or psychologically. Learn about the types, factors, and ways to control aggression, and when to seek help from a healthcare provider.

9. dictionary.apa.org › aggressionAPA Dictionary of Psychology

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   Apr 19, 2018 · Aggression is behavior aimed at harming others physically or psychologically. It can be hostile, instrumental, affective, or displaced, and it has different types and causes among humans and animals.