Aggression and Crossness

Aggression

Aggression noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Usage example: Japanese aggression in the years preceding the attack on Pearl Harbor had strained relations with the U.S.

Crossness and aggression are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Aggression".

Crossness

Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: a librarian who had a reputation for chronic crossness

Aggression and crossness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aggression" instead a noun "Crossness".

Nearby Word: crossly
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