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aggression vs combat

combat vs aggression

aggression and combat both are nouns.

aggression is not a verb while combat is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aggression Yes No No No
combat Yes No Yes No
As nouns, combat is a hypernym of aggression; that is, combat is a word with a broader meaning than aggression:
  • aggression: the act of initiating hostilities
  • combat: an engagement fought between two military forces
Other hypernyms of aggression include armed combat.
aggression (noun) combat (noun)
violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked an engagement fought between two military forces
deliberately unfriendly behavior the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
the act of initiating hostilities
a disposition to behave aggressively
a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack
aggression (verb) combat (verb)
battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
Difference between aggression and combat

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