单词 | aggression |
释义 | aggression /euh gresh"euhn/, n. 1. the action of a state in violating by force the rights of another state, particularly its territorial rights; an unprovoked offensive, attack, invasion, or the like: The army is prepared to stop any foreign aggression. 2. any offensive action, attack, or procedure; an inroad or encroachment: an aggression upon one's rights. 3. the practice of making assaults or attacks; offensive action in general. 4. Psychiatry. overt or suppressed hostility, either innate or resulting from continued frustration and directed outward or against oneself. [1605-15; < L aggression- (s. of aggressio), equiv. to aggress(us) (see AGGRESS) + -ion- -ION] Ant. 1. peacefulness. |
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