B2 verb Neutro

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.

Exemplos

3 de 5
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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
aggression
Verb
aggress
Advérbio
aggressively
Adjetivo
aggressive
Relacionado
aggressor
💡

Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: aggression

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
aggression
Verb
aggress
Advérbio
aggressively
Adjetivo
aggressive
Relacionado
aggressor

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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.

📝

Notas de uso

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.

⚠️

Erros comuns

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'.

💡

Dica de memorização

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

📖

Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: aggression

Palavras relacionadas

circummintude

C1

Describing a quality or approach that is all-encompassing yet expressed indirectly or through its peripheral elements. It suggests a comprehensive state of being that surrounds a central point without addressing it explicitly.

synmultery

C1

To synchronize and manage multiple diverse streams of information or tasks into a single coherent operation. It is often used in high-level technical or organizational environments to describe the seamless integration and simultaneous execution of parallel processes.

hypertendism

C1

To subject a system, social structure, or individual to chronic and excessive stress or tension until it reaches a state of instability. It involves the active process of pushing limits to the point of structural or psychological fatigue.

prelaudhood

C1

Describing the period, state, or quality of existence before an individual or entity has received public acclaim or significant praise. It specifically refers to the formative and often obscure years prior to achieving widespread recognition.

bisonence

C1

Describing a sound, resonance, or vibration that possesses two distinct tonal qualities or frequencies occurring simultaneously. It is most frequently used in specialized acoustic analysis and advanced music theory to describe complex auditory phenomena.

homoprimious

C1

Describing something that shares the same primary origin or occupies the same initial position within a sequence across different systems or groups. It is typically used in specialized academic contexts to denote foundational elements that are uniform in their starting state.

intramodant

C1

Relating to or occurring strictly within a single mode, channel, or system of operation without crossing over into others. It is often used in technical or academic contexts to describe data processing or sensory input that is contained within one specific modality.

anpacancy

C1

A state of chronic or unresolved vacancy in a physical or digital space, typically resulting from systemic failure, legal deadlocks, or economic stagnation. Unlike a standard vacancy, it implies a prolonged period during which a functional space remains unoccupied despite its potential utility.

bijudary

C1

Bijudary refers to a collective assortment of jewelry, trinkets, or small personal ornaments, often characterized by intricate or delicate craftsmanship. It can also describe the trade of a jeweler or the specific location where such finery is sold.

comcitful

C1

To actively foster or manifest communal spirit and civic responsibility through collaborative action. It describes the process of integrating oneself into a community by fulfilling social duties and promoting harmony.

Foi útil?
Nenhum comentário ainda. Seja o primeiro a compartilhar suas ideias!

Comece a aprender idiomas gratuitamente

Comece Grátis