Aggressive
Aggressive adjective - Having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends.
Usage example: aggressive drivers
Rough is a synonym for aggressive. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Aggressive".
Rough
Rough adjective - Marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity.
Usage example: rough waters that made sailing our sloop a little risky
Aggressive is a synonym for rough in boisterous topic. Sometimes you can use "Aggressive" instead an adjective "Rough".
Both words in one sentence
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This trope is explicitly explored with Coach Bieste, a rough and aggressive female football coach who's automatically assumed to be a lesbian.
Source: Ambiguously Gay / Live-Action TV - Benny is generally an all-around Nice Guy, but at times, he can become rather rough and aggressive.
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Although appearing to be quiet and aloof, she becomes very rough and aggressive in battle.
Source: Boyish Short Hair
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