Aggressive
adjective
Ready to attack or confront.
She is very aggressive in her sounds, always looking for a fight
Often appears as...
- aggressive behavior
- aggressive dog
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Disapproving
adjective
Pushy or assertive.
He is very aggressive in his business practices, always pushing to get ahead
Often appears as...
- aggressive sales
- aggressive marketing
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Disapproving
Business
adjective
Quick to spread or grow in a harmful way.
The cancer was very aggressive and spread quickly
Often appears as...
- aggressive cancer
- aggressive disease
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Disapproving
Medical
adjective
Actively and forcefully doing something.
They had an aggressive approach to solving the problem
Often appears as...
- aggressive approach
- aggressive strategy
adjective
Intent on causing physical harm.
The robber was aggressive and threatened the shopkeeper with a knife
Often appears as...
- aggressive acts
- aggressive threats
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Disapproving
Law
adjective
Very strong and usually not thinking or worrying about the rights and feelings of others.
He has an aggressive style of leadership that not everyone likes
Often appears as...
- aggressive leadership
- aggressive management
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Disapproving
adjective
Ready to attack or confront.
She is very aggressive in her sounds, always looking for a fight
Often appears as...
- aggressive behavior
- aggressive dog
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Pushy or assertive.
He is very aggressive in his business practices, always pushing to get ahead
Often appears as...
- aggressive sales
- aggressive marketing
Usage tips
Disapproving
Business
adjective
Quick to spread or grow in a harmful way.
The cancer was very aggressive and spread quickly
Often appears as...
- aggressive cancer
- aggressive disease
Usage tips
Disapproving
Medical
adjective
Actively and forcefully doing something.
They had an aggressive approach to solving the problem
Often appears as...
- aggressive approach
- aggressive strategy
adjective
Intent on causing physical harm.
The robber was aggressive and threatened the shopkeeper with a knife
Often appears as...
- aggressive acts
- aggressive threats
Usage tips
Disapproving
Law
adjective
Very strong and usually not thinking or worrying about the rights and feelings of others.
He has an aggressive style of leadership that not everyone likes
Often appears as...
- aggressive leadership
- aggressive management
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Inclination
Shows readiness to argue or fight, often seen as negative.
His aggressive retorts made the debate intense.
Pro Tip 2/3Defensive Language
Considered hostile; can cause listeners to react defensively.
Her aggressive tone made her team defensive.
Pro Tip 3/3Dominance Display
May be used to show authority. Can intimidate others.
The coach's aggressive commands demanded respect.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Inclination
Shows readiness to argue or fight, often seen as negative.
His aggressive retorts made the debate intense.
Pro Tip 2/3Defensive Language
Considered hostile; can cause listeners to react defensively.
Her aggressive tone made her team defensive.
Pro Tip 3/3Dominance Display
May be used to show authority. Can intimidate others.
The coach's aggressive commands demanded respect.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Inclination
Shows readiness to argue or fight, often seen as negative.
His aggressive retorts made the debate intense.
Pro Tip 2/3Defensive Language
Considered hostile; can cause listeners to react defensively.
Her aggressive tone made her team defensive.
Pro Tip 3/3Dominance Display
May be used to show authority. Can intimidate others.
The coach's aggressive commands demanded respect.
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ambitiousassertivebelligerentcombativecompetitiveconfrontationaldeterminedynamicenergeticforcefulhostileinsistent
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Filming The Kangaroo...
sitting there looking at the screen thinking wow what an amazing shot and then looking up and thinking oh that's quite close isn't it luckily they're not intimidated by people and they're not aggressive to people so it was a nice situation for being able to observe natural behavior without interfering with them at all we had both of our
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Filming The World's...
claws longer than a velociraptors so this amazing claw on their foot they're not inherently that aggressive birds but because they live in dense jungle i think when they're surprised their reaction is to try and kick you with that big claw and that's that's why they are the world's deadliest birds and why when
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How to spot a liar PIPE...
Don't be too aggressive, it doesn't work. Now, we've talked a little bit about how to talk to someone who's lying and how to spot a lie. And as I promised, we're now going to look at what the truth looks like. But I'm going to show you two videos, two mothers -- one is lying, one is telling the truth.
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A Lesson in Aggression PIPE...
we often say look for a profession or they help you to go in the right direction see here if your dog is aggressive they don't tell you to go away they tell you how to get rid of the aggression or how to redirect the aggression that's what we need as a society you know somebody they show us
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The psychology of...
they can become resentful and aggressive. It's like a disease where the sufferers feel pretty good, but the people around them suffer. Taken to the extreme, this behavior is classified as a psychological disorder called narcissistic personality disorder.
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Incredible Orangutan...
but there are some unwelcome visitors moving in even though they're small these wild macaques aren't afraid of tackling the bigger orangutans and can be really aggressive a few weeks ago robert another orangutan
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Mirror Mirror: Gorillas...
Not a worry in the world. Some animals are surprised when they see their own reflection and react aggressively. So, it's interesting to see that these gorillas are so calm and inquisitive.
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Giving checkmate is...
Thank You Julie question you said that you had to develop your own aggressive style to be successful in a male-dominated sport like like chest tell us more about that style how is it
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How Climate Change...
to a place where they can be fed in peace adelies usually have two chicks each and the most aggressive one is always fed first as the pack eye shrinks food is scarce
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Young Penguin's Narrow...
But then... backup arrives! Steamer ducks the most aggressive in the world. They hate caracaras and won't give up until every one is gone.
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Filming The Kangaroo...
sitting there looking at the screen thinking wow what an amazing shot and then looking up and thinking oh that's quite close isn't it luckily they're not intimidated by people and they're not aggressive to people so it was a nice situation for being able to observe natural behavior without interfering with them at all we had both of our
Video examples
Filming The World's...
claws longer than a velociraptors so this amazing claw on their foot they're not inherently that aggressive birds but because they live in dense jungle i think when they're surprised their reaction is to try and kick you with that big claw and that's that's why they are the world's deadliest birds and why when
Video examples
How to spot a liar PIPE...
Don't be too aggressive, it doesn't work. Now, we've talked a little bit about how to talk to someone who's lying and how to spot a lie. And as I promised, we're now going to look at what the truth looks like. But I'm going to show you two videos, two mothers -- one is lying, one is telling the truth.
Video examples
A Lesson in Aggression PIPE...
we often say look for a profession or they help you to go in the right direction see here if your dog is aggressive they don't tell you to go away they tell you how to get rid of the aggression or how to redirect the aggression that's what we need as a society you know somebody they show us
Video examples
The psychology of...
they can become resentful and aggressive. It's like a disease where the sufferers feel pretty good, but the people around them suffer. Taken to the extreme, this behavior is classified as a psychological disorder called narcissistic personality disorder.
Video examples
Incredible Orangutan...
but there are some unwelcome visitors moving in even though they're small these wild macaques aren't afraid of tackling the bigger orangutans and can be really aggressive a few weeks ago robert another orangutan
Video examples
Mirror Mirror: Gorillas...
Not a worry in the world. Some animals are surprised when they see their own reflection and react aggressively. So, it's interesting to see that these gorillas are so calm and inquisitive.
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
Thank You Julie question you said that you had to develop your own aggressive style to be successful in a male-dominated sport like like chest tell us more about that style how is it
Video examples
How Climate Change...
to a place where they can be fed in peace adelies usually have two chicks each and the most aggressive one is always fed first as the pack eye shrinks food is scarce
Video examples
Young Penguin's Narrow...
But then... backup arrives! Steamer ducks the most aggressive in the world. They hate caracaras and won't give up until every one is gone.
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Quote examples
Yuvraj Singh
Indian Athlete
On the field, you have to be aggressive; you're thinking how to get the better of a situation. It's not that I don't laugh on the field. In fact, I think it's very important to laugh, especially when you are angry and aggressive, to just take the tension away, make the moment go away.
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Ice T
American Musician
I think, people look at me, and they say, 'You were very aggressive,' I say, 'Yeah,' you know, and I've made a better life for myself, for my son, so I should reflect that with my music now. I shouldn't still be rhyming like that; that would be me lying.
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Tiger Woods
American Golfer
As a child, the family that I had and the love I had from my two parents allowed me to go ahead and be more aggressive, to search and to take risks knowing that, if I failed, I could always come home to a family of love and support.
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Iyanla Vanzant
American Author
Why can't women get along? Because we're afraid. We're afraid to be vulnerable. We're afraid to be soft. We're afraid to be hurt. But most of all, we're afraid of our power. So we become controlling and aggressive and vicious.
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Zaza Pachulia
Georgian Baseball Player
I'm against the fighting. But sometimes when you're trying to help your team, trying to win the games, there are moments when you need to get a little aggressive.
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Jiddu Krishnamurti
Indian Philosopher
A man who is not afraid is not aggressive, a man who has no sense of fear of any kind is really a free, a peaceful man.
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Adam Kluger
American Businessman
The music industry's very laid back while I'm very, very aggressive.
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Jimmy Iovine
American Producer
I said if a woman sings an aggressive guy's lyric, it can't miss.
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Patrick Mahomes
American Athlete
Any dog can be aggressive; it's basically the way they're raised.
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Mike Conley Jr.
American Basketball Player
My natural personality is more laid-back and not as aggressive.
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Yuvraj Singh
Indian Athlete
On the field, you have to be aggressive; you're thinking how to get the better of a situation. It's not that I don't laugh on the field. In fact, I think it's very important to laugh, especially when you are angry and aggressive, to just take the tension away, make the moment go away.
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Ice T
American Musician
I think, people look at me, and they say, 'You were very aggressive,' I say, 'Yeah,' you know, and I've made a better life for myself, for my son, so I should reflect that with my music now. I shouldn't still be rhyming like that; that would be me lying.
Quote examples
Tiger Woods
American Golfer
As a child, the family that I had and the love I had from my two parents allowed me to go ahead and be more aggressive, to search and to take risks knowing that, if I failed, I could always come home to a family of love and support.
Quote examples
Iyanla Vanzant
American Author
Why can't women get along? Because we're afraid. We're afraid to be vulnerable. We're afraid to be soft. We're afraid to be hurt. But most of all, we're afraid of our power. So we become controlling and aggressive and vicious.
Quote examples
Zaza Pachulia
Georgian Baseball Player
I'm against the fighting. But sometimes when you're trying to help your team, trying to win the games, there are moments when you need to get a little aggressive.
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Jiddu Krishnamurti
Indian Philosopher
A man who is not afraid is not aggressive, a man who has no sense of fear of any kind is really a free, a peaceful man.
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Adam Kluger
American Businessman
The music industry's very laid back while I'm very, very aggressive.
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Jimmy Iovine
American Producer
I said if a woman sings an aggressive guy's lyric, it can't miss.
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Patrick Mahomes
American Athlete
Any dog can be aggressive; it's basically the way they're raised.
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Mike Conley Jr.
American Basketball Player
My natural personality is more laid-back and not as aggressive.
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