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agresión

[a.ɡre.sjˈon]
nounfemininepl: agresiones
agressão
1. An act of attacking or assaulting someone physically or verbally
The assault was an unprovoked aggression against an innocent person.
A agressão foi um ataque não provocado contra uma pessoa inocente.
2. Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes
His aggression towards his colleagues made the workplace uncomfortable.
Sua agressão em relação aos colegas tornou o ambiente de trabalho desconfortável.
3. In international relations, a military attack by one country against another
The military aggression violated international law.
A agressão militar violou o direito internacional.
Synonyms
ataqueasaltoviolenciahostilidadacometida
Antonyms
pazdefensaprotecciónamabilidad

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agressão
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
agressão
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
agressão
No significant regional variation
Portugal
agressão
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

acto de agresión - act of aggression
defensa contra la agresión - defense against aggression
política de agresión - policy of aggression
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