Agresión (en. Assault)

/aɡɾeˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of attacking someone physically or verbally.
Aggression in schools is a serious problem.
La agresión en la escuela es un problema serio.
Act of attacking in a hostile manner.
Animal aggression can be dangerous.
La agresión de los animales puede ser peligrosa.

Etymology

From the Latin 'aggressio', which means 'attack'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

verbal aggression
Insult or attack with words.
agresión verbal
physical aggression
Attack that involves physical contact.
agresión física

Related Words

aggressor
Person who commits an aggression.
agresor
aggressiveness
Tendency to attack or be hostile.
agresividad

Slang Meanings

Fight or conflict.
The neighborhood corner is famous for its aggressions.
La esquina del barrio es famosa por sus agresiones.
Heavy joke that results in an attack.
Don't make an aggression, it's not funny.
No le hagas una agresión, no es gracioso.