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• aggression — (n.) 1610s, unprovoked attack, from Fr. aggression (16c.), from L. aggressionem (nom. aggressio) a going to, an attack, noun of action from pp. stem of aggredi to approach; attack, from ad to (see AD (Cf. ad )) + gradi (pp. gressus) to step …   Etymology dictionary

• aggression — noun Etymology: Latin aggression , aggressio attack, from aggredi to attack, from ad + gradi to step, go more at grade Date: 1611 1. a forceful action or procedure (as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master 2. the… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• aggression — A domineering, forceful, or assaultive verbal or physical action toward another person as the motor component of the affects of anger, hostility, or rage. [L. aggressio, fr. aggredior, to accost, attack] * * * ag·gres·sion ə gresh ən n hostile,… …   Medical dictionary

• aggression — n. 1 the act or practice of attacking without provocation, esp. beginning a quarrel or war. 2 an unprovoked attack. 3 self assertiveness; forcefulness. 4 Psychol. hostile or destructive tendency or behaviour. Etymology: F agression or L aggressio …   Useful english dictionary

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