acts of aggression
- violenceHarmful physical force
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- attackAggressive act against another
- assaultViolent offensive act
- warfareArmed conflict between groups
invasion · raid · strike · provocation · conflict · threat · intimidation · bullying · brutality · combat · offense · incursion · rampage · onslaught · belligerence · confrontation · skirmish · ambush
hostility vs. peacefulness
acts of aggressionpeace offerings
Gifts meant to reconcile
olive branches · peace treaties · détente · rapprochement · truces
offensive vs. defensive action
acts of aggressiondefensive measures
Actions taken for protection
fortification · deterrence · defensive maneuvers · containment · shielding
action vs. inaction
acts of aggressionpacifism
Antiwar moral stance
forbearance · passivity · non-intervention · inaction · standing down