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Agression

Description:

Agression is a noun that refers to a hostile or violent behavior or attitude, typically characterized by physical or verbal attacks. It can also be used to describe the unprovoked initiation of conflict.

In psychology, aggression can also be understood as a natural instinct or a response to certain stimuli, representing a wide range of behaviors from assertiveness to aggression.

Sample Sentences:

Sense: Hostile Behavior

• His constant aggression towards his classmates made him unpopular.
• The dog showed aggression by barking fiercely and snarling at the stranger.
• The escalating political tensions led to open aggression between the two neighboring countries.

Sense: Unprovoked Conflict

• The recent protests turned into acts of aggression, with demonstrators vandalizing public property.
• She had no choice but to defend herself when faced with verbal aggression from her aggressive colleague.
• The team's aggressive play style led to frequent penalties for unsportsmanlike aggression.

Sense: Psychological Behavior

• In some cases, aggression can be a sign of frustration or a defense mechanism.
• The therapist helped him manage his aggression through anger management techniques.
• Children may exhibit aggression as they learn to cope with new social situations and emotions.

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