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aggressive reply

[əˈɡresɪv rɪˈplaɪ]
nounpl: aggressive replies
resposta agressiva
1. A response or answer characterized by hostility, confrontation, or forceful assertiveness
His aggressive reply to the criticism surprised everyone in the meeting.
Sua resposta agressiva à crítica surpreendeu a todos na reunião.
2. A sharp or pointed retort made in a combative manner
She gave an aggressive reply when questioned about her decision.
Ela deu uma resposta agressiva quando questionada sobre sua decisão.
Synonyms
hostile replysharp retortcombative responseconfrontational answerheated response
Antonyms
gentle replycalm responsemild answerpeaceful responsediplomatic reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta agressiva
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta agressiva / resposta brava
May use 'brava' colloquially for emphasis
São Paulo
resposta agressiva
Standard formal usage
Portugal
resposta agressiva
Standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite back with words
sharp tongue
come back strong
stand one's ground
fire back
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