open aggression

Frequency: 6.00.7 per million words

Refers to obvious and undisguised hostility.

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Examples (10)

  • The invasion was a clear act of open aggression against a sovereign nation.
  • His shouting in the meeting was a display of open aggression that shocked everyone.
  • Such open aggression is not tolerated in this workplace; we expect professional conduct.
  • The dog showed open aggression towards the mail carrier, baring its teeth.
  • Historians view the unprovoked attack as a defining moment of open aggression.
  • The research explores the triggers behind open aggression in competitive sports.
  • The country's military buildup on the border was perceived as an act of open aggression.
  • She responded to his insults with open aggression instead of backing down.
  • Diplomats are working to de-escalate the situation before it leads to open aggression.
  • He chose a path of open aggression, challenging his rival directly.