aggression
gb/əɡɹˈɛʃən/ us/əɡɹˈɛʃən/
B2
Inglês
~ 6100
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B2
action
1
hostile or violent behavior
Angry or violent behavior or feelings that can hurt or scare other people.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] shows aggression toward [someone]
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse the noun "aggression" with the adjective "aggressive" and say *"He is an aggression person"* instead of "He is an aggressive person". Remember: "aggression" is a thing (behavior/feeling), and "aggressive" describes a person or action.
Sinónimos
hostility (focuses more on unfriendly feelings than on possible physical attack.)
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violence (suggests actual physical force or injury, not just angry behavior.)
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belligerence (sounds formal and emphasizes a warlike, argumentative attitude.)
Antónimos
calm (focuses on a peaceful emotional state instead of angry or attacking behavior.)
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friendliness (describes warm, kind behavior, the opposite of hostile or threatening behavior.)
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restraint (emphasizes controlling angry impulses instead of acting on them aggressively.)
Colocações
physical aggression
|verbal aggression
|display aggression
|show aggression
|sudden aggression
|unprovoked aggression
Temas
emotions
|conflict
|daily life
|psychology
|relationships
|law
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The dog suddenly showed aggression toward the mail carrier.
- There has been a rise in verbal aggression on social media.
- Teachers are trained to deal with aggression in the classroom.
- Alcohol can sometimes increase a person's aggression.
- He tried to hide his aggression behind a polite smile.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The child showed aggression and hit another boy.
- Her aggression scared the people around her.
- The teacher spoke calmly to reduce the student's aggression.
- We must control our aggression when we are angry.
- His sudden aggression surprised his friends.
Nome
formal
C1
action
2
attack by one country on another
An attack or other hostile action by one country against another country.
Padrão de uso:
aggression against [a country/people]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "aggression" instead of "war" or "battle". "Aggression" here is the hostile action or policy itself, not the whole war. For example, say "acts of aggression" or "military aggression", not *"a big aggression between the countries"* (better: "a war between the countries").
Sinónimos
attack (a more general word for trying to hurt or damage, used in many contexts, not only between countries.)
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invasion (a type of aggression where one country's army enters and tries to take control of another country's land.)
Antónimos
defense (refers to protecting against attack, the opposite role of carrying out aggression.)
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diplomacy (solving conflicts by negotiation and discussion instead of force.)
Colocações
military aggression
|armed aggression
|act of aggression
|cross-border aggression
|naked aggression
Temas
politics
|war
|law
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The UN condemned the invasion as an act of aggression.
- Any aggression against our allies will have serious consequences.
- The treaty was designed to prevent future aggression in the region.
- They accused the neighboring country of military aggression along the border.
- International law prohibits the use of aggression to settle disputes.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The country was punished for its aggression against its neighbor.
- World leaders spoke out against the act of aggression.
- The peace agreement helped end years of aggression.
- They fear new aggression from the army across the border.
- The attack was called open aggression by other countries.
Nome
B2
property
3
forceful drive to win or succeed
A strong and active way of acting to win or reach a goal, for example in sport or work.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] plays with aggression
Erro comum:
Learners may think this sense is always negative. In sports and business, "aggression" can be neutral or even positive when it means energy and determination without breaking rules. Also, many say *"He is an aggression"* instead of "He has a lot of aggression" or "He plays with aggression".
Sinónimos
assertiveness (emphasizes speaking and acting confidently without necessarily sounding harsh or hostile.)
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drive (focuses on strong motivation to achieve goals, and is usually more positive and less about conflict.)
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boldness (suggests taking risks and acting confidently, not always in a competitive context.)
Antónimos
passivity (emphasizes not taking action or not trying hard, the opposite of a forceful approach.)
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timidity (describes fearfulness or shyness that stops someone from acting strongly.)
Colocações
play with aggression
|show more aggression
|channel your aggression
|controlled aggression
|competitive aggression
Temas
sports
|business
|personality
|work
Exemplos
- The coach wants to see more aggression from the team in the second half.
- She built her career with a mix of intelligence and quiet aggression.
- His controlled aggression on the court makes him hard to beat.
- The company’s new strategy shows a level of aggression that worries its competitors.
- In this role you need some aggression to push projects forward.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The player showed great aggression and scored two goals.
- Our team needs more aggression to win this game.
- She used her aggression to work hard and get the job.
- The coach likes his aggression during the match.
- They played with energy and aggression from the start.
Nome
technical
C1
action
4
harmful behavior in psychology
In psychology, actions that are meant to hurt another person, in body or mind.
Padrão de uso:
[researchers] measure levels of aggression in [participants]
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that in psychology, "aggression" focuses on the intention to cause harm, not just strong or energetic behavior. It is more precise than everyday uses in sport or business, where "aggression" can be positive.
Sinónimos
violent behavior (a common description that focuses on physical harm, often less precise than the technical term.)
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harmful behavior (more general, and may include non-aggressive harmful acts that are not done with anger or hostility.)
Antónimos
prosocial behavior (technical psychology term for actions intended to help or benefit others, the opposite of actions intended to harm.)
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cooperation (emphasizes working together helpfully instead of acting to hurt others.)
Colocações
reactive aggression
|proactive aggression
|instrumental aggression
|aggression levels
|aggression in children
Temas
psychology
|science
|health
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The study examined the effects of violent video games on adolescent aggression.
- Researchers distinguish between reactive aggression and planned, instrumental aggression.
- Early exposure to abuse can increase aggression later in life.
- The therapy program aims to reduce aggressive impulses and overt aggression.
- Genetic factors may play a role in individual differences in aggression.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The article talks about aggression in young children.
- In psychology, aggression means behavior that is meant to hurt others.
- The test measures a person's level of aggression.
- Some drugs can lower aggression in patients.
- Scientists study what causes aggression in animals.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
aggression
IPA
GB/əɡɹˈɛʃən/
US/əɡɹˈɛʃən/
Sílabas e acento
ag - gres - sion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gres)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: aggression
- Plural: aggression, aggressions
Família de palavras
Forms
aggressions
noun
Core family
aggressive
adjective B1
aggressively
adverb B2
Related words
aggressor
noun C1
aggressiveness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unaggressive
adjective
non-aggressive
adjective
Expressões
act of aggression
1/ˈækt əv əɡɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
single hostile or violent action
A single action that attacks, harms, or seriously threatens someone or another country.
Exemplos
- The missile strike was widely condemned as an act of aggression.
- Any act of aggression against civilians will be investigated by the court.
- They warned that further acts of aggression would lead to sanctions.
military aggression
1/mˈɪlɪtˌɛɹi əɡɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
armed attack by a state's forces
The use of an army, air force, or other military power by one country to attack another country.
Exemplos
- The treaty aims to prevent military aggression in the region.
- They increased defense spending in response to potential military aggression.
- Military aggression against a neighbor can lead to international isolation.
naked aggression
1/nˈeɪkɪd əɡɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
open, undisguised aggression
Aggression that is very clear and open, without trying to hide it or make excuses for it.
Exemplos
- Leaders around the world condemned the invasion as naked aggression.
- The attack was seen as naked aggression rather than self-defense.
- This kind of naked aggression threatens stability in the whole region.