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AGGRESSIONS Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word aggressions. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word aggressions. (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

aggression
nounn
noun

• a disposition to behave aggressively

• a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack

• violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked

• the act of initiating hostilities

• deliberately unfriendly behavior

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

belligerence
nounn
noun

• hostile or warlike attitude or nature

• a natural disposition to be hostile

challenge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

combat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an engagement fought between two military forces

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

verb

• battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

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

fighting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

adjective satellite

• engaged in or ready for military or naval operations

foray
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden short attack

• an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)

verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

• briefly enter enemy territory

incursion
nounn
noun

• the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)

• an attack that penetrates into enemy territory

• the mistake of incurring liability or blame

invasion
nounn
noun

• the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

• any entry into an area not previously occupied

• (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body

offense
nounn
noun

• a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others

• a feeling of anger caused by being offended

• a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right

• the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score

• the action of attacking an enemy

offensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• for the purpose of attack rather than defense

• causing anger or annoyance

• morally offensive

• unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

noun

• the action of attacking an enemy

adjective satellite

• violating or tending to violate or offend against

• causing or able to cause nausea

onslaught
nounn
noun

• a sudden and severe onset of trouble

• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

provocation
nounn
noun

• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

• something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action

• needed encouragement

raid
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden short attack

• an attempt by speculators to defraud investors

verb

• search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

• enter someone else's territory and take spoils

• take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock

• search for something needed or desired

strike
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

• an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective

• a gentle blow

• a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball

• (baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders

• a conspicuous success

verb

• deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

• hit against; come into sudden contact with

• make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target

• indicate (a certain time) by striking

• affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely

• stop work in order to press demands

• touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

• attain

• produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments

• cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp

• find unexpectedly

• produce by ignition or a blow

• remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

• cause to experience suddenly

• drive something violently into a location

• occupy or take on

• disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set

• form by stamping, punching, or printing

• smooth with a strickle

• pierce with force

• hook by a pull on the line

• arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing

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

Best Hypernyms For AGGRESSIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for aggressions, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
action behavior behaviour combat conduct doings enmity hostility unfriendliness
Phrases (2)
armed combatill will

Alternatives for HOSTILITY

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