aggression

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Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.

• The dog showed signs of aggression when strangers approached.
• His aggression on the field earned him a penalty.
• The country condemned the military aggression against its neighbor.
• Psychologists study the developmental factors that contribute to aggression in adolescents to inform intervention programs.
• International law prohibits acts of aggression between sovereign states and establishes mechanisms for peaceful conflict resolution.
• Animal behaviorists have documented that aggression within social groups often serves to establish dominance hierarchies.

Eş anlamlılar: hostility, violence, belligerence, antagonism, combativeness

Zıt anlamlılar: passivity, peace, pacifism, friendliness, cooperation

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Forceful and determined pursuit of one's goals or interests.

• Business success often requires a certain level of aggression.
• Her aggression in negotiations helped close the deal.

Eş anlamlılar: assertiveness, drive, ambition, determination

Zıt anlamlılar: passivity, timidity, hesitation