1. past tense of aggress; to make an unprovoked attack or assault
Usage: formal; less common than ‘attacked’

Examples

• The neighboring country aggressed against its smaller neighbor without warning.
• He felt that his personal space had been aggressed upon.
• The witness testified that the defendant had aggressed first.
• The nation was criticized for having aggressed against peaceful protesters.
• She claimed her rights had been aggressed by the new policy.
• The dog aggressed toward strangers who entered the yard.