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agressão — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aggression noun Hostile or violent behavior, especially the starting of a conflict or attack.
  • assault noun A sudden violent attack, whether physical or verbal.

Senses

agressão is used for these senses in English:

  • assault A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.

aggression — full definition

  1. noun Hostile or violent behavior, especially the starting of a conflict or attack.
  2. noun A forceful or assertive drive, not necessarily violent.

assault — full definition

  1. noun A sudden violent attack, whether physical or verbal.
  2. noun In law, an act that makes someone fear immediate physical harm, even without actual contact.
  3. verb To attack someone violently, physically or verbally.
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