aggression

Noun
Synonyms: aggressivenesshostility

WordNet 3.0

Noun (5)

  1. a disposition to behave aggressively
  2. a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attackSynonyms: aggressiveness
  3. violent action that is hostile and usually unprovokedSynonyms: hostility
  4. the act of initiating hostilities
  5. deliberately unfriendly behavior
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Aggression \Ag*gres"sion\, n. [L. aggressio, fr. aggredi: cf. F. agression.] The first attack, or act of hostility; the first act of injury, or first act leading to a war or a controversy; unprovoked attack; assault; as, a war of aggression. "Aggressions of power." --Hallam [1913 Webster]

Syn: Attack; offense; intrusion; provocation. [1913 Webster]

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