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violence vs aggression

aggression vs violence

violence and aggression both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
violence Yes No No No
aggression Yes No No No
As nouns, aggression is a hypernym of violence; that is, aggression is a word with a broader meaning than violence:
  • violence: an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
  • aggression: violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
Other hypernyms of violence include hostility.
violence (noun) aggression (noun)
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
the property of being wild or turbulent deliberately unfriendly behavior
a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc. the act of initiating hostilities
a disposition to behave aggressively
a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack
Difference between violence and aggression

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