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Aggressions Meaning in English

word · lemma: aggression

əˈɡɹɛʃənz
uh-GRESH-uhnz
ɐɡɹˈɛʃənz
uh-GRESH-uhnz

Definition

Acts or behaviors that are forceful, hostile, or violent, often meant to harm someone or start a conflict. Can also refer to attacks by a country or group.

Usage & Nuances

"Aggressions" is formal and often used in contexts like politics, history, or psychology. Common phrases: 'acts of aggression', 'military aggressions'. Less commonly used in everyday speech; 'aggression' in singular is more frequent for general hostility or anger.

Example Sentences

The country faced several aggressions from its neighbors.

basic

She reported the aggressions to the school principal.

basic

All aggressions in the classroom must be stopped immediately.

basic

Over the years, these small aggressions damaged their friendship.

natural

The historian documented all the aggressions that led to the conflict.

natural

People are tired of the constant aggressions between the two teams.

natural