Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word This describes someone who is ready and willing to argue or fight; showing strong power or forceful attitudes.
Aggressive
/əˈɡresɪv/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Mr. Shannon, I must ask that you use less aggressive methods.
The Fire Wolves are one of the more aggressive beggar gangs.
Besides, he's not so very aggressive or energetic-looking.
Etymology:
The word aggressive comes from Latin aggress-, meaning attacked, from the verb aggredi, which is comprised of ad- (towards) and gradi' (to step), entering the English language in the mid-19th century.
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