Aggressive and Gracious

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Aggressive adjective - Feeling or displaying eagerness to fight.

Usage example: a kindergarten teacher who discourages aggressive behavior, like pushing, by rewarding those children who wait their turn

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Gracious is an antonym for aggressive.

Gracious adjective - Showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations.

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Aggressive is an antonym for gracious.

Nearby Words: grace, graceful, graciously, gracefully, Gracie

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