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    Agression (en. Assault)

    /a.ɡʁe.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of attacking, of harming someone.
    The aggression in this incident was completely unjustified.
    L'agression dans cet incident a été totalement injustifiée.
    Hostile and violent behavior.
    Verbal aggression can cause a lot of suffering.
    L'agression verbale peut causer beaucoup de souffrances.
    Physical or moral attack.
    She was subjected to an aggression in the park.
    Elle a subi une agression au parc.
    A set of intimidation actions.
    Aggression in schools is an increasing problem.
    L'agression dans les écoles est un problème croissant.

    Etymology

    The word 'aggression' comes from the Latin 'agressio', which means 'attack'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    verbal aggression
    Attack by words, often hurtful.
    agression verbale
    physical aggression
    Attack using force.
    agression physique
    acts of aggression
    Actions aimed at hurting or harming.
    actes d'agression

    Related Words

    aggressor
    Person who commits an aggression.
    agresseur
    victim
    Person who suffers an aggression.
    victime
    aggressiveness
    Tendency to act in a hostile or violent manner.
    agressivité

    Slang Meanings

    Punch.
    He punched him, it was a real aggression.
    Il lui a mis un coup de poing, c'était une vraie agression.
    Fight.
    They fought in the street, it was a savage aggression.
    Ils se sont battus dans la rue, c'était une agression sauvage.
    Clash.
    The clash between these two groups led to an aggression.
    Le clash entre ces deux groupes a conduit à une agression.