aggression
UK: əˈɡrɛʃən | US: əˈɡrɛʃən
n. hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward others
n. a forceful action or procedure (e.g., military aggression)
n. (psychology) unprovoked offensive behavior
aggression = ag<toward> + gress<step> + ion<noun suffix>
- ag (from Latin ad, meaning "toward")
- gress (from Latin gressus, meaning "step" or "go")
- ion (noun-forming suffix indicating action or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin aggressio ("attack"), derived from aggredi ("to approach or attack"), combining ad- (toward) + gradi (to step). It originally described physical advancement (e.g., troops marching), later evolving to denote hostile intent. The psychological sense emerged in the early 20th century.
The country condemned the act of military aggression.
His aggression during the debate made others uncomfortable.
Animal aggression often stems from territorial instincts.
The therapist addressed the child’s unprovoked aggression.
Sports should channel competitive energy, not promote aggression.