aggression
/əˈɡɹɛʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: aggressions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.
Noun
Examples
Control, dispossession, violence, and tyranny are not “defensive”: they are part of an organized, ongoing aggression.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The practice or habit of launching attacks.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “aggression” mean?
The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.
Is “aggression” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.