AGGRESS Meaning and
Definition
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Aggress is a verb that refers to the act of initiating or launching a hostile action or doing something with a forceful or forceful intent. It involves displaying assertive behavior, often with the aim of dominating or taking control over a situation, individual, or an issue. When someone aggresses, they engage in assertive or offensive actions, which may include physical, verbal, or emotional aggression.
In the context of interpersonal relationships, it entails behaving in a hostile, confrontational, or combative manner towards others, often disregarding their feelings or boundaries. It can manifest through acts of violence, intimidation, or coercion, aiming to establish dominance or power over someone else.
The term "aggress" is also applicable in military or geopolitical contexts, where it refers to the act of initiating an attack, invasion, or conflict against another individual, nation, or group. It often involves deploying military forces or employing aggressive tactics to pursue a specific objective.
Psychologically, aggressiveness may stem from various factors, such as frustration, competitiveness, anger, or a desire for control. It can also be influenced by environmental or situational factors, including social norms, pressure, or the presence of perceived threats.
However, it is important to note that aggression is not always negative or harmful. In certain contexts, assertiveness and willingness to take action may be seen as positive traits. The interpretation of aggression depends on the intention, context, and consequences associated with the behavior.
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To begin a quarrel or controversy; to commence an attack.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for AGGRESS
Etymology of AGGRESS
The word "aggress" derived from the Latin word "aggressus", the past participle of the verb "aggredi", which means "to approach, to attack". "Aggressus" is made up of "ad", meaning "to" or "toward", and "gradi", meaning "to step" or "to go". Over time, this Latin root developed into the English term "aggress", which refers to initiating an attack or hostile action.
Similar spelling words for AGGRESS
- UKRAS,
- ochracea,
- wakers,
- egress,
- weicker's,
- Acrisia,
- whackers,
- Eugracia,
- acorus,
- ACCROS,
- ocracy,
- YCRS,
- okras,
- Acrasy,
- agers,
- icarus,
- acoraceae,
- agerasia,
- UCRSY,
- AEGRS,
- AGREZ,
- teen-agers,
- Agrace,
- ockers,
- aigars,
- REG/ACRS,
- EOGRS,
- eagers,
- ACARS,
- ogress,
- acrose,
- AC3RS,
- co-occurs,
- OCORS,
- golden-agers,
- ochres,
- Accresce,
- EGRIS,
- agoras,
- ACRSS,
- ECRCE,
- agers',
- eucrasia,
- ICRSA,
- Acrasia,
- AGARS,
- wickers,
- IOGRS,
- agrize,
- ECRES,
- WAGERS.,
- Waggeries,
- EACARS,
- agrostis,
- uckers,
- acracy,
- ACRHS,
- yakkers,
- acarus,
- agrestic,
- eugaries,
- Ikarus,
- AGRHS,
- EGRS,
- wackers,
- euchres,
- UCCRS,
- agryze,
- aggers,
- across-the-board,
- tail-waggers,
- yikkers,
- EGRRS,
- agaricus,
- ecrus,
- Achroous,
- acores,
- uakaris,
- agrias,
- uigurs,
- ecuries,
- EKRS,
- wiggeries,
- dis-agrees,
- okres,
- EGRSA,
- EGRSO,
- acquirees,
- yackers,
- re-occurs,
- EGRHS,
- akers,
- Equerries,
- akros,
- agaricales,
- ouakaris,
- achras,
- akuressa,
- agares,
- in-accuracy,
- waggers,
- agrusa,
- aggros,
- eggeries,
- agrios,
- agrees,
- Agyrias,
- aggression,
- Ikaros,
- Auguries,
- ackers,
- ickers,
- occurs,
- Acrisy,
- Augurous,
- ECRICE,
- Acraze,
- aguirra's,
- accrues,
- yagers,
- Occurse,
- Eagrass,
- ICCRS,
- Accurse,
- oakers,
- UGRSA,
- AQRASS,
- accrews,
- ECHRS,
- waycross,
- Acrase,
- Aggrace,
- yickers,
- augures,
- EACRS,
- Eucrase,
- ewcross,
- ecorse,
- re-acquires,
- ogres,
- Eucrasy,
- Augur's,
- akrasia,
- eggers,
- across,
- ECRZ,
- Ochreous,
- AGARAS,
- augurs,
- aquarius,
- wagers,
- Ochrosia,
- acker's,
- yokers,
- aggressor,
- igors,
- akris,
- eggars,
- aggressive,
- akharas,
- IGARS,
- accross,
- yuckers,
- whickers,
- agros,
- uyghurs,
- ICRICE,
- augers,
- akhras,
- aggregate,
- acris,
- accorsi,
- agarose,
- ochrous,
- ikaris,
- yaggers,
- Agrise,
- igoris,
- accuracy,
- accor's,
- accrease,
- read-across,
- Aggerose,
- yugaries,
- AKRS,
- Ecorce,
- ICRZ,
- eagres,
- ACROS,
- wiggers,
- UKORS,
- waukers,
- acres,
- agrius,
- ECARES,
- whakairos,
- agresta,
- oeagrus,
- acquires,
- AOCARS.
Conjugate verb Aggress
CONDITIONAL
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IMPERATIVE
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