No. 4,895 in German
aggression
Aggression: Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
In a sentence
Die Aggression des Tiers war unerwartet.
The aggression of the animal was unexpected.
Here, 'aggression' refers to a sudden display of hostile behavior from the animal.
Mit seiner Aggression gegenüber den Mannschaften zeigt er seinen Kampfgeist.
With his aggression towards the teams, he shows his fighting spirit.
In this context, 'aggression' denotes a metaphorical decisiveness and assertiveness applied in a competitive setting.
Die Demonstranten versuchten, ihre Aggression friedlich auszudrücken.
The demonstrators attempted to express their aggression peacefully.
This usage of 'aggression' reflects the emotional state of frustration or anger that individuals consciously attempt to manage or channel.
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