B2 verb محايد

aggression

/əˈɡreʃ.ən/

Aggression refers to hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another person or entity. It often involves the intention to cause harm, exert dominance, or respond to a perceived threat, whether physically or verbally.

أمثلة

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1

He had difficulty controlling his aggression when he felt frustrated.

He had a hard time managing his hostile behavior during times of frustration.

2

The international community condemned the act of military aggression.

The global community denounced the unprovoked military attack.

3

Dude, you've got to channel that aggression into your workout.

Friend, you should use that pent-up energy for your exercise instead.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
aggression
Verb
aggress
ظرف
aggressively
صفة
aggressive
مرتبط
aggressor
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'Ag' in Aggression as standing for 'Angry' and 'Go'—someone who is Angry and ready to Go for an attack.

اختبار سريع

The sports psychologist helped the athlete channel his ______ into his performance on the field.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: aggression

أمثلة

1

He had difficulty controlling his aggression when he felt frustrated.

everyday

He had a hard time managing his hostile behavior during times of frustration.

2

The international community condemned the act of military aggression.

formal

The global community denounced the unprovoked military attack.

3

Dude, you've got to channel that aggression into your workout.

informal

Friend, you should use that pent-up energy for your exercise instead.

4

Sociologists study how social environments can trigger predatory aggression.

academic

Social scientists investigate how surroundings can cause calculated hostile behavior.

5

Our market aggression allowed us to capture a larger share of the industry this quarter.

business

Our forceful and competitive business strategy helped us gain more market control.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
aggression
Verb
aggress
ظرف
aggressively
صفة
aggressive
مرتبط
aggressor

تلازمات شائعة

unprovoked aggression attack without any reason or cause
display aggression to show hostile behavior
passive aggression indirect expression of hostility
physical aggression hostility involving bodily force
verbal aggression hostility expressed through words

العبارات الشائعة

an act of aggression

a specific instance of starting a fight or war

vent one's aggression

to release pent-up angry feelings

passive-aggressive behavior

avoiding direct conflict while still being hostile

يُخلط عادةً مع

aggression vs assertiveness

Assertiveness is standing up for your rights in a respectful way, while aggression involves violating the rights of others.

aggression vs violence

Aggression is the intent or the feeling of hostility, while violence specifically refers to the physical act of causing harm.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

The word is most commonly used as an uncountable noun to describe a trait or feeling, but can be used as a countable noun ('acts of aggression') when referring to specific events.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often try to use 'aggression' as a verb. Remember that 'aggression' is the noun; the verb form 'aggress' exists but is rare; usually, we say 'behave aggressively' or 'act with aggression'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'Ag' in Aggression as standing for 'Angry' and 'Go'—someone who is Angry and ready to Go for an attack.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'aggredi', which means 'to approach' or 'to attack'.

أنماط نحوية

uncountable noun (general trait) countable noun (specific acts) prepositional phrase: aggression towards someone
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السياق الثقافي

In many Western business cultures, 'market aggression' is seen as a positive, competitive trait, whereas personal aggression is socially discouraged.

اختبار سريع

The sports psychologist helped the athlete channel his ______ into his performance on the field.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: aggression

كلمات ذات صلة

alienation

B2

Alienation refers to the state of feeling isolated or excluded from a group, society, or even oneself. It describes a sense of emotional distance where an individual feels they do not belong or have no connection to their environment.

alignment

B2

Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.

alimentary

B2

Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.

alkaline

B2

Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.

allegation

B2

A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.

alleviation

B2

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. It refers to the partial improvement of a negative situation rather than a complete cure or solution.

allied

B2

To be joined or connected in a cooperative relationship, typically for a common political, military, or professional goal. It describes entities that have formed an alliance to increase their collective strength or achieve a shared objective.

allocation

B2

The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.

allotment

B2

To assign or distribute a specific portion of something, such as time, money, or tasks, to a person or for a particular purpose. It implies a formal or structured division based on a planned share or quota.

allowable

B2

Describing something that is permitted or acceptable, especially according to a specific set of rules, laws, or regulations. It is frequently used in technical, legal, or financial contexts to define limits or boundaries.

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