AGGRESSION Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word aggression. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word aggression. (close relations)

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	hostility				nounn
	noun • a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the feeling of a hostile person • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
	animosity				nounn
	noun • a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
	antagonism				nounn
	noun • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors • an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility • (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
	attack				verb, nounv, n
	noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure
	bellicosity				nounn
	noun • a natural disposition to fight
	belligerence				nounn
	noun • hostile or warlike attitude or nature • a natural disposition to be hostile
	combative				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits • striving to overcome in argument • having or showing a ready disposition to fight
	confrontation				nounn
	noun • a bold challenge • discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions • a hostile disagreement face-to-face • the act of hostile groups opposing each other • a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison
	fierceness				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • the property of being wild or turbulent
	forcefulness				nounn
	noun • physical energy or intensity
	militancy				nounn
	noun • a militant aggressiveness
	pugnacity				nounn
	noun • a natural disposition to be hostile
	truculence				nounn
	noun • obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness
	violence				nounn
	noun • an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) • the property of being wild or turbulent • a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.
	aggressiveness				nounn
	noun • the quality of being bold and enterprising • a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack • a natural disposition to be hostile

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