Aggressions — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈgre-shən/ (noun) /ˌkau̇n-tər-ə-ˈgre-shən/ (noun) ag·gres·sion

Meaning & Definition of Aggressions

Aggressions (noun)

  1. a forceful action or procedure (such as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master
  2. the practice of making attacks or encroachments; especially, unprovoked violation by one country of the territorial integrity of another
  3. hostile, injurious, or destructive behavior or outlook especially when caused by frustration
  4. an act of aggression (such as an attack) that is undertaken in response to another's aggression; also, the practice of undertaking such acts

Aggressions (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act or action of setting upon with force or violence

    "diplomats warned that any aggression by either side could easily turn into a full-scale war"

    similar: assaults, attacks, attempts, blitzes, blitzkriegs, charges, coups de main, descents, offenses, offensives, onsets, onslaughts, raids, rushes, strikes
    related: ambuscades, ambushes, counteraggressions, counterassaults, counterattacks, counteroffensives, counterstrikes, sallies, sorties, envelopments, breakthroughs, forays, incursions, invasions, pillages, ravages, sacks, air raids, bombardments, bombings, sieges, storms, barrages, cannonades, fusillades, hails, salvos, volleys, whammies
    near: defenses, defensives, guards, shields, oppositions, resistances, protections, securities, shelters

Related Entry: Aggression (noun)

Aggression is a different word from Aggressions. The synonyms below are for aggression, not for aggressions.

  1. an inclination to fight or quarrel

    "though the dogs have a reputation for aggression, many of their owners insist they make gentle pets"

    similar: aggressiveness, assaultiveness, bellicosity, belligerence, belligerency, combativeness, contentiousness, defiance, disputatiousness, feistiness, fight, militance, militancy, militantness, pugnacity, quarrelsomeness, scrappiness, truculence, chip on one's shoulder
    related: antagonism, fierceness, hostility, hyperaggressiveness, unfriendliness, imperialism, jingoism, militarism, acidity, biliousness, captiousness, crankiness, crossness, disagreeableness, fractiousness, fretfulness, grouchiness, grumpiness, huffiness, irascibility, irascibleness, irritability, irritableness, orneriness, peevishness, pettishness, petulance, querulousness, rudeness, surliness, testiness, waspishness
    opposite: nonaggression, pacifism
    near: antiaggression, anti-imperialism, antimilitarism, affability, amiability, amicability, benevolence, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, graciousness, pleasantness, sociability, gentleness, kindliness, mildness, amenability, complaisance, placability

  2. the act or action of setting upon with force or violence

    "diplomats warned that any aggression by either side could easily turn into a full-scale war"

    similar: assault, attack, attempt, blitz, blitzkrieg, charge, coup de main, descent, offense, offensive, onset, onslaught, raid, rush, strike
    related: ambuscade, ambush, counteraggression, counterassault, counterattack, counteroffensive, counterstrike, sally, sortie, envelopment, flanking, breakthrough, foray, incursion, invasion, pillage, ravage, sack, air raid, bombardment, bombing, siege, storm, barrage, cannonade, fusillade, hail, salvo, volley, whammy
    near: defense, defensive, guard, shield, opposition, resistance, protection, security, shelter

Related Entry: Counteraggressions (noun)

Counteraggressions is a different word from Aggressions. The synonyms below are for counteraggressions, not for aggressions.

  1. as in counterattacks, counterassaults

    similar: counterassaults, counterattacks, counteroffensives, counterstrikes, ambuscades, ambushes, sallies, sorties, aggressions, assaults, attacks, attempts, blitzes, blitzkriegs, charges, coups de main, descents, offenses, offensives, onsets, onslaughts, raids, rushes, strikes, envelopments, breakthroughs, forays, incursions, invasions, pillages, ravages, sacks, air raids, bombardments, bombings, sieges, storms, barrages, cannonades, fusillades, hails, salvos, volleys
    opposite: defenses, defensives, guards, shields, oppositions, resistances, protections, securities, shelters

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aggressions

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aggressions:

assaults, attacks, attempts, blitzes, blitzkriegs, charges, coups de main, descents, offenses, offensives, onsets, onslaughts, raids, rushes, strikes

Related Words for Aggressions

ambuscades, ambushes, counteraggressions, counterassaults, counterattacks, counteroffensives, counterstrikes, sallies, sorties, envelopments, breakthroughs, forays, incursions, invasions, pillages, ravages, sacks, air raids, bombardments, bombings, sieges, storms, barrages, cannonades, fusillades, hails, salvos, volleys, whammies

Near Antonyms of Aggressions

defenses, defensives, guards, shields, oppositions, resistances, protections, securities, shelters

Word Forms of Aggressions

Inflections: counteraggressions, counter-aggressions

Origin & Etymology of Aggressions

borrowed from French & Latin; French agression, going back to Middle French, "attack," borrowed from Latin aggressiōn-, aggressiō, from aggredī "to approach, attack" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns aggress

First known use: 1611

Frequently Asked Questions about Aggressions

What does "Aggressions" mean?

"Aggressions" means a forceful action or procedure (such as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master. As a noun, it is defined as: a forceful action or procedure (such as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master.

What is another word for "Aggressions"?

Other words for "Aggressions" include assaults, attacks, attempts, blitzes, blitzkriegs, charges, coups de main and descents. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aggressions" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aggressions"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aggressions". Common alternatives include assaults, attacks, attempts, blitzes, blitzkriegs, charges, coups de main, descents, offenses and offensives.

How do you use "Aggressions" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aggressions" in a sentence: "diplomats warned that any aggression by either side could easily turn into a full-scale war".

Is "Aggressions" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Aggressions" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Aggressions"?

"Aggressions" is pronounced /ə-ˈgre-shən/ as a noun and /ˌkau̇n-tər-ə-ˈgre-shən/ as a noun and divided into syllables as ag·gres·sion.

What is the origin of the word "Aggressions"?

"Aggressions" comes from borrowed from French & Latin; French agression, going back to Middle French, "attack," borrowed from Latin aggressiōn-, aggressiō, from aggredī "to approach, attack" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns aggress. First known use: 1611.

What is another word for "Aggressions" meaning "the act or action of setting upon with force or violence"?

When "Aggressions" (noun) means the act or action of setting upon with force or violence, synonyms include assaults, attacks, attempts, blitzes, blitzkriegs and charges.