Aggressive and Shrinking

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Aggressive adjective - Having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal.

Usage example: if you don't take a more aggressive approach to this yard pretty soon, the weeds are going to take over completely

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Shrinking is an antonym for aggressive.

Shrinking noun - The act of becoming less.

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Aggressive is an antonym for shrinking.

Nearby Words: shrink, shrinkage, shrinked

Shrinking Violet: Shishimaru is very timid and shy, in contrast to his brash and aggressive sister.

Source: Manga / Neko Musume Michikusa Nikki

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