aggression

əˈɡrɛʃən
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Translation of aggression from English into Dutch

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Noun

1.

psychology

mental state of readiness to attack
  • She showed aggression in her competitive approach.Ze toonde agressie in haar competitieve aanpak.
2.

social tension

hostile acts, including starting attacks or disputes
  • His aggression toward rivals started a fight in the hallway.Zijn agressie tegenover rivalen leidde tot een vechtpartij in de gang.
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Expressions with aggression: examples in English and translations in Dutch

agressie roept agressie op
Leaders warned that aggression breeds aggression during the dispute.
passieve agressie
Her passive aggression was evident when she agreed but never followed through.
agressieoorlog
aanvalsoorlog
The tribunal condemned the war of aggression as illegal.
seksuele agressie
The law provides strict penalties for sexual aggression and harassment.

Synonyms and analogies of aggression in English

Examples of aggression in a sentence

  • Aggression can be managed through therapy sessions.
  • The referee penalized the player for unnecessary aggression on the field.
  • Online anonymity can sometimes encourage verbal aggression in discussions.

Translations of "aggression" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
agressienf.

A muzzle was necessary when the animal showed signs of aggression.

Een muilkorf was nodig toen het dier tekenen van agressie vertoonde.

We must draw the line at any form of physical aggression here.

We moeten hier een grens trekken bij elke vorm van fysieke agressie.

agressiviteitnf.

For the rest this is a band focused on energy and aggression.

Verder is dit een band die focust op energie en agressiviteit.

Recent studies show that the aggression polar bears show towards human is increasing.

Recent onderzoek laat zien dat de agressiviteit die ijsberen naar mensen vertonen toeneemt.

aanvalnm.

Contemptible, discreditable processes have been used to justify this aggression.

Verwerpelijke, ronduit schandelijke methodes zijn gebruikt om een aanval te rechtvaardigen.

Any scavenging will be seen as an act of aggression.

Jutten zal als een aanval worden gezien.

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Other translations for aggression:

  • vijandigheidnf.

aggression: Examples and translations in context

Playing sports can act as a great outlet for frustration and aggression.

Sporten kan een geweldige uitlaatklep zijn voor frustratie en agressie.

In past conflicts, governments often declare war in response to aggression.

In vroegere conflicten verklaarden regeringen vaak de oorlog als reactie op agressie.

The government condemned the bombing as an act of aggression.

De regering veroordeelde het bombardement als een daad van agressie.

The number four must be versatile, balancing aggression with patience.

De nummer vier moet veelzijdig zijn en agressie goed kunnen afwisselen met geduld.

Appeasement rarely solves the root causes of political aggression and tension.

Appeasement lost zelden de onderliggende oorzaken van politieke agressie en spanningen op.

The puppies play fight gently, showing no signs of aggression.

De puppy's stoeien voorzichtig met elkaar en vertonen geen spoortje agressie.

At no time did the dog show any signs of aggression towards strangers.

De hond heeft op geen enkel moment tekenen van agressie tegenover vreemden vertoond.

Early signs of rabies in animals include unusual behavior and aggression.

Vroege tekenen van hondsdolheid bij dieren zijn onder andere afwijkend gedrag en agressie.

See also:

non-aggression pactwar of aggressionaggression breeds aggressionpassive aggression
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