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    Agresión (en. Assault)

    /aɡɾeˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Offensive behavior that seeks to cause harm.
    Aggression can manifest in various forms, both physical and verbal.
    La agresión puede manifestarse de diversas formas, tanto físicas como verbales.
    Action that involves an attack or an offense.
    Aggression in sports is condemned by authorities.
    La agresión en el deporte es condenada por las autoridades.
    Violent reaction to a provocation.
    Her aggression was unexpected and left everyone surprised.
    Su agresión fue inesperada y dejó a todos sorprendidos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aggressio', meaning 'attack'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    verbal aggression
    When words are used to attack or offend someone.
    agresión verbal
    aggressive reaction
    Violent or hostile response to a provocation.
    reacción agresiva
    aggression prevention
    Measures taken to prevent acts of violence.
    prevención de la agresión

    Related Words

    aggressor
    Person who carries out an aggression.
    agresor
    to aggress
    To carry out an aggressive action against someone.
    agredir
    aggressiveness
    Tendency to act aggressively.
    agresividad

    Slang Meanings

    Fight or physical conflict.
    Stay out of his aggression, it’s better that you step back.
    No te metas en su agresión, será mejor que te alejes.
    Aggressive or defiant attitude.
    His aggression in the argument was evident.
    Su agresión en la discusión fue evidente.