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AGGRESSIVE Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word aggressive. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word aggressive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for AGGRESSIVE

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belligerent
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who fights (or is fighting)

adjective satellite

• characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

• engaged in war

antagonistic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• arousing animosity or hostility

• used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect

adjective satellite

• indicating opposition or resistance

• characterized by antagonism or antipathy

• incapable of harmonious association

assertive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• aggressively self-assured

bellicose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing a ready disposition to fight

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

confrontational
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to confrontation

contentious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

• involving or likely to cause controversy

feisty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing courage

• quick to take offense

fierce
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by extreme and violent energy

• marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

• ruthless in competition

• violently agitated and turbulent

forceful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)

adjective satellite

• forceful and definite in expression or action

intense
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

adjective satellite

• extremely sharp or severe

• (of color) having the highest saturation

intimidating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• discouraging through fear

militant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a militant reformer

adjective satellite

• disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

• showing a fighting disposition

• engaged in war

pugnacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tough and callous by virtue of experience

• ready and able to resort to force or violence

pushy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative

quarrelsome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• given to quarreling

threatening
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

• darkened by clouds

truculent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• defiantly aggressive

vigorous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

• strong and active physically or mentally

violent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

adjective satellite

• effected by force or injury rather than natural causes

• (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud

• marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

• characterized by violence or bloodshed

Best Hypernyms For AGGRESSIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for aggressive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
assertive bold commanding compelling determined dominant dynamic energetic fierce forceful hostile intense potent powerful resolute robust strong vigorous violent

Alternatives for BELLIGERENT

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