aggression
n. uncountablen. angry or violent behavior that is intended to hurt someone or something. It can also mean being very forceful when trying to win or succeed.
n. hostile or destructive behavior or attitudes, often manifesting as a physical or verbal attack. In a competitive context, it refers to a forceful or assertive approach intended to dominate.
The dog showed aggression by growling at the stranger.
The coach praised the team's aggression on the field, noting that their high energy forced the opponents into making mistakes.
Psychologists distinguish between proactive aggression, which is calculated and goal-oriented, and reactive aggression, which occurs as an impulsive emotional response to a perceived threat or provocation.
From Middle French aggression, from Latin aggressio, from aggressus, past participle of aggredior (“to approach, address, attack”).
Commonly paired with the verbs 'show', 'display', or 'demonstrate'.