aggression

Definitions of aggression
  1. noun
    the act of attacking
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    types:
    assaut, attention, violence
    a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
    type of:
    crime, criminalité, péché
    (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
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