aggressions
Unprovoked hostile actions
Aggressions are hostile acts or attacks, especially unprovoked ones.
In international contexts, aggressions typically means military incursions: The treaty condemned aggressions against neighboring states.
The plural emphasizes distinct instances rather than a general disposition—multiple aggressive acts rather than an aggressive nature.
Antagonistic disposition toward others
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- threatsDeclarations of intended harm
- confrontationsDirect hostile encounters
antagonism · harassment · belligerence · provocation · abuse · violence · cruelty · meanness
Armed entries into territory
- attacksAggressive hostile actions
- incursionsBrief hostile entries
- offensivesAggressive military operations
- hostilitiesActive armed fighting
raids · strikes · assaults · occupations · bombardments · campaigns · provocations · skirmishes
Minor discriminatory remarks
- verbalOf or in words
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- gaslightingManipulation causing self-doubt
- underminingWeakening by covert means
sabotage · snubs · slights · sarcasm · barbs · digs · coldness · stonewalling
hostility
Antagonistic disposition toward others
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- threatsDeclarations of intended harm
confrontations · antagonism · harassment · belligerence · provocation · abuse · violence · cruelty · meanness · dominance
invasions
Armed entries into territory
- attacksAggressive hostile actions
- incursionsBrief hostile entries
- offensivesAggressive military operations
hostilities · raids · strikes · assaults · occupations · bombardments · campaigns · provocations · skirmishes · encroachments
microaggressions
Minor discriminatory remarks
- verbalOf or in words
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- gaslightingManipulation causing self-doubt
undermining · sabotage · snubs · slights · sarcasm · barbs · digs · coldness · stonewalling · dismissiveness
territorial
Defensive about owned space
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- predatoryExploiting the vulnerable
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
mating · displays · posturing · growling · lunging · biting · charging · snarling · pecking · attacking
aggressionsdefenses
Means of protection
retreats · withdrawals · submissions · surrenders · protections
aggressionspeacemaking
Resolving conflicts through negotiation
peace · conciliations · pacifism · friendliness · goodwill
aggressionsdefenses
Means of protection
retreats · withdrawals · protections · counterdefenses · fortifications
- non-aggression pactAgreement to avoid conflict
- physical aggressionForceful harmful bodily contact
- acts of aggression
- military aggressionArmed forces attacking another
- wars of aggressionMilitary attacks initiated unjustly
- food aggressionDefensive behavior around meals