agg
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ssive
Comparative
more aggressive
Superlative
most aggressive
1
behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent
- He became aggressive during arguments, raising his voice and making threatening gestures.
- He became aggressive when provoked, often resorting to physical confrontation.
- She felt intimidated by his aggressive behavior during arguments.
- The aggressive protester clashed with law enforcement during the demonstration.
- He had a reputation for his aggressive playing style on the sports field.
2
showing determination, energy, or assertiveness in pursuing goals
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3
(of sickness or disease) tending to spread in a rapid manner
- An aggressive strain of the flu virus was causing widespread illness.
- The aggressive nature of the infection required immediate treatment.
- The patient was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia.
- Due to its aggressive spread, the disease was declared an epidemic.
- The doctors were concerned about the aggressive cancer that had spread quickly.
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