Aggressive and Obliging

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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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Obliging is an antonym for aggressive.

Obliging adjective - Willing to do a favor.

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Aggressive is an antonym for obliging.

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