ASSAULTIVENESS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

assaultiveness

noun

as in aggression

an inclination to fight or quarrel the nurses found it difficult to care for the man because of his assaultiveness

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Noun

Pushing a pro-Russia position not only undermines sovereignty and democracy in Ukraine but also harms America’s relationships with other critical European allies, for whom Russia’s aggression is a paramount threat.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
The Greenland deal comes as European countries brace for possible aggression from Russia amid its war with Ukraine.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of aggression

Noun

Stunned at first by his opponent’s aggressiveness and the onslaught of personal attacks, Ted trains himself to withstand the barrages and to respond in kind.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Indeed, heads quickly began to turn as the Chicago Bears defensive tackle showed no fear and an abundance of aggressiveness.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of aggressiveness

Noun

These advertisements stressed the importance of allowing Jews to immigrate to Palestine, a small country where there was hostility to such immigration.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Sentiment was buoyed by a fall in crude oil prices, sending stock markets higher, despite continued hostilities in the Middle East.

— Jenni Reid,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of hostility

Noun

The fight, Haro said, is about more than extending a lease or delaying an eviction.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
The opposite is true for our pal Shikishima, who has absolutely no interest in ever climbing back into the cockpit of a fight plane.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2026

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