AGGRESSION

[noun] [U] - spoken or physical behaviour which is threatening or involving harm to someone or somethingThe hostages were rescued by special police trained in speed and aggression.Some types of dog are bred for aggression.The invading army has been accused of using naked aggression against a small and defenceless country.We regard the presence of troops on our borders as an act of aggression.She said that she had been a victim of male aggression (= threatening behaviour).He seems to have a lot of aggression (= the feeling of wanting to attack) towards his parents.Aggression can also be used to refer to a type of playing in sports that is forceful and directed towards scoring points.Their victory in the match was the result of a mixture of caution and aggression.