aggression

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BrE /ˈæɡrəsɪv/ AmE /ˈæɡrəsɪv/

noun en → es

1 HOSTILITY [uncountable] B1

unfriendly or violent behaviour towards someone, especially in a way that is intended to hurt them

agresividad, hostilidad

  • show aggression towards somebody

Collocations act of aggression · display aggression

  • He showed his aggression by throwing a punch.

    Mostró su agresividad lanzando un puñetazo.

2 ATTACK [countable] B1

the act of attacking someone or something, especially in war

ataque, agresión

  • act of aggression

Collocations military aggression · aggression against a country

  • The country was the target of military aggression.

    El país fue el objetivo de una agresión militar.

7 SPORT [uncountable] C1

the act of playing a sport in an aggressive way, especially by trying to hurt other players

agresividad en el deporte

  • show aggression

Collocations aggressive play · aggression in football

  • The referee warned the player about his aggressive play.

    El árbitro advirtió al jugador sobre su juego agresivo.