aggression

əˈɡrɛʃən
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Noun

1.

psychology

mental state of readiness to attack
  • She showed aggression in her competitive approach.Sie zeigte Aggression in ihrem wettbewerbsorientierten Ansatz.
2.

social tension

hostile acts, including starting attacks or disputes
  • His aggression toward rivals started a fight in the hallway.Seine Aggression gegenüber Rivalen löste eine Schlägerei im Flur aus.
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Expressions with aggression: examples in English and translations in German

Aggression erzeugt Aggression
Feindseligkeit erzeugt Feindseligkeit
In conflicts, aggression breeds aggression, escalating the situation.
passive Aggression
Her passive aggression was evident when she agreed but never followed through.
Angriffskrieg
Aggressionskrieg
The tribunal condemned the war of aggression as illegal.
sexuelle Aggression
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
dieAggressionnf.

In foreign policy, a hawk often prioritizes aggression over diplomacy.

In der Außenpolitik setzt ein Falke oft auf Aggression statt auf Diplomatie.

The coach tried to channel the players' animal spirits into controlled aggression.

Der Trainer versuchte, die Lebensgeister der Spieler in kontrollierte Aggression zu lenken.

dieAggressivitätnf.

The debate team will back down rather than risk losing points for aggression.

Das Debattierteam wird lieber klein beigeben, als Punkte wegen Aggressivität zu riskieren.

While inspired by fire and brimstone, he needed to dial back his aggression.

Obwohl von Leidenschaft inspiriert, musste er seine Aggressivität zügeln.

derAngriffnm.

If a deterrence is successful, aggression does not take place.

Falls die Abschreckung Erfolg hat, findet kein Angriff statt.

The full-blown aggression can last for up to two weeks after withdrawal.

Der vollerblühte Angriff kann für bis zwei Wochen nach Zurücknahme dauern.

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Other translations for aggression:

  • Angriffslustn.
  • Überfallnm.
  • Aggressionsbereitschaftnf.

aggression: Examples and translations in context

In negotiations, she knew how to maintain the upper hand without aggression.

In Verhandlungen wusste sie, wie sie ohne Aggression die Oberhand behalten konnte.

The peaceable agreement was reached without the need for force or aggression.

Die friedfertige Vereinbarung wurde ohne den Einsatz von Gewalt oder Aggression erreicht.

In extreme cases, officers must handcuff individuals to prevent further aggression.

In Extremfällen müssen Beamte Personen fesseln, um weitere Aggressionen zu verhindern.

A defenseless nation can easily fall prey to exploitation and aggression.

Eine wehrlose Nation kann leicht zur Beute von Ausbeutung und Aggression werden.

Her aggression was tapering off, and she seemed calmer during the meeting.

Ihre Aggression ließ allmählich nach, und sie wirkte während des Treffens ruhiger.

A sophisticated weapon system can deter potential adversaries from aggression.

Ein hoch entwickeltes Waffensystem kann potenzielle Gegner von Aggressionen abschrecken.

Analysts warned that the belligerent's aggression could lead to further escalation.

Analysten warnten, dass die Aggression des Aggressors zu weiterer Eskalation führen könnte.

Witnesses found the abhorrent display of aggression completely unacceptable at the peaceful protest.

Zeugen fanden die abscheuliche Aggression bei dem friedlichen Protest völlig inakzeptabel.

See also:

war of aggressionnon-aggression pactpassive aggression
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