Aggress
/əˈɡrɛs/noun
To attack or assert oneself in a hostile manner.
Did you know?The word 'aggress' comes from a Latin root meaning 'to step toward'—but in ancient Rome, it often implied a fierce attack or invasion, tying it to martial conquest.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
aggressus
“to step toward, to approach, often with intent to attack.”
Old French
Old French
agresser
“to attack, to assail.”
Middle English
Middle English
agressen
“to make an assault or attack.”
Modern English
English
aggress
“to engage in hostile or violent behavior.”