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  1. 1. n. The first attack, or act of hostility; the first act of injury, or first act leading to a war or a controversy; unprovoked attack; assault; as, a war of aggression. "Aggressions of power." Source: opted
  2. 2. n. a disposition to behave aggressively Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. the act of initiating hostilities Source: wordnet
  6. 6. n. deliberately unfriendly behavior Source: wordnet
  7. 7. The first attack, or act of hostility; the first act of injury, or first act leading to a war or a controversy; unprovoked attack; assault; as, a war of aggression. "Aggressions of power." Hallam Syn. -- Attack; offense; intrusion; provocation. Source: webster
  8. 8. The first attack, or act of hostility; the first act of injury,or first act leading to a war or a controversy; unprovoked attack;assault; as, a war of aggression. "Aggressions of power." Hallam Source: adambom
  9. 9. n:100 n. a disposition to behave aggressively n. a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack n. violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked n. the act of initiating hostilities Source: ecdict

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