verb
- attacks or acts aggressively toward someone or something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘aggress’; formal
Examples
- The dog aggresses when strangers approach its territory.
- He never aggresses first but will defend himself if necessary.
- The country aggresses against its neighbors without provocation.
- She aggresses verbally when she feels threatened.
- The patient aggresses toward staff members during episodes.
- The rival team aggresses early in the game to gain advantage.