No. 1,953 in Dutch
agressief
Aggressive.
In a sentence
De hond gedroeg zich agressief naar de onbekende bezoeker.
The dog acted aggressively towards the unfamiliar visitor.
The word 'aggressief' here describes the behavior of the dog, showing hostility or readiness to confront.
Zijn aanpak in de onderhandelingen was onnodig agressief.
His approach in the negotiations was unnecessarily aggressive.
In this context, 'aggressief' characterizes someone's manner or style, indicating excessiveness or forcefulness.
Het medicijn heeft een agressieve werking op de ziekteverwekker.
The medicine has an aggressive effect on the pathogen.
Here, 'agressief' refers to the potency and intensity of the medicine targeting the pathogen.
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