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/aɣɾeˈsjon/

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Translation

aggression, assault

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Word origin

From Latin aggressionem, from aggredi ('to attack, to approach'), from ad- ('towards') plus gradi ('to step'). The same gradi lies behind 'grade' and 'progress'.

Origin
Latin
Root
aggressionem
English cognates
aggression, aggressive, progress

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralagresiones

Examples

denunciada .

The assault was reported to the police.

.

No aggression is tolerated at school.

.

The country suffered a military aggression.

.

He responded to the criticism with aggression.

verbales .

Verbal aggression also causes harm.

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This word is taught in chapter 34, lesson 4: agresión, enfrentarse, estropear and 7 more words.