No. 1,296 in Portuguese
agressão
Aggression; an act of attacking or harm.
In a sentence
A agressão verbal entre os colegas foi discutida pela diretoria.
The verbal aggression among colleagues was discussed by the management.
Here, 'agressão' refers to verbal hostility or abuse.
O filme mostrava cenas de agressão física intensas.
The movie depicted intense scenes of physical aggression.
In this case, 'agressão' is used to illustrate physical violence.
Ele foi condenado por cometer uma grave agressão contra um pedestre.
He was sentenced for committing a severe assault against a pedestrian.
Here, 'agressão' signifies a legal offense involving physical harm.
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