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Aggression vs. Egression
Aggression
/əˈɡreʃən/Examples:
They have no problem with clubbing that aggression out of us.Red Caps view eye contact as a form aggression.This aggression of a military imperialism had to be faced valiantly.
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Egression
/ˈiːɡres/Examples:
His egression was quiet, unnoticed by the bustling crowd.The egression of magma from the volcano was imminent.Without an egression plan, they could be trapped.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Egression starts with an e and is related to exiting or leaving, think of exits or egress signals in buildings as a way to remember its meaning.
- Aggression starts with an a, and is associated with hostile or offensive behavior, like an aggressive animal or person.
- Egression is a relatively technical term used in certain contexts, while aggression is more commonly heard and used in everyday language regarding behavior.
- Remember: E for egression and exit, A for aggression and attack.
- Consider the letters following e and a: g for egress means go out, while g for aggress links to advance or attack.
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