Aggressive
Aggressive adjective - Having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal.
Harmful and aggressive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Harmful" instead an adjective "Aggressive".
Harmful
Harmful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.
Aggressive and harmful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aggressive" instead an adjective "Harmful".
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Both words in one sentence
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And when they get aggressive, they can be actively harmful, because they're strong, agile, have powerful teeth and jaws, and even have harmful fingernails.
Source: The Red Stapler -
Passive-Aggressive Kombat: If a character says something to another that outwardly appears thoughtful, compassionate, and constructive, chances are that it's actually insulting, emasculating, and harmful when you read between the lines.
Source: Theatre / Hamlet
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