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.
Peevishness and aggression are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peevishness" instead a noun "Aggression".
Peevishness
Peevishness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: his constant peevishness made everyone around him cranky as well
Aggression and peevishness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aggression" instead a noun "Peevishness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- resentment and aggression
- resentment and peevishness
- hostility and aggression
- hostility and peevishness
- animosity and aggression
- animosity and peevishness
- bitterness and aggression
- bitterness and peevishness
- antagonism and aggression
- antagonism and peevishness
- malice and aggression
- malice and peevishness
- ill will and aggression
- ill will and peevishness
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