Aggression
/əˈɡrɛʃ.ən/noun
Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack.
Did you know?The word 'aggression' comes from Latin roots meaning 'to step toward', often implying a predatory instinct in humans.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
aggressio
“An approach or attack.”
Old French
Old French
agression
“A hostile act or assault.”
14th Century
Middle English
aggression
“An act of attacking or an onslaught.”
Modern English
English
aggression
“Hostile or violent behavior.”