Aggression Flashcards
not friendly : having or showing unfriendly feelings
hostile
a hostile atmosphere/expression
not caused by anything and therefore an unfair aggressive act
unprovoked attack
Police said he was shot in an unprovoked attack in Chicago.
using or involving the use of physical force to cause harm or damage to someone or something
violent
They witnessed a violent struggle between police and protesters.
violent or aggressive behaviour within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner
domestic violence
behaviour characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances in a workplace or other professional or social situation
sexual harassment
eager to hurt or kill : enjoying the sight of violence or bloodshed
bloodthirsty
bloodthirsty gang members
very evil or cruel
atrocious
an atrocious period in the nation’s history
angry and aggressive : feeling or showing readiness to fight
belligerent
She was drunk and belligerent.
having or showing a willingness to fight or argue
combative
When the police tried to arrest him, he became combative.
very violent or showing a lot of strong emotion
fierce
He was killed in a fierce battle. / The two teams have had a fierce rivalry for many years.
challenging or opposing someone especially in an angry way
confrontational
I think we should take a less confrontational approach.
causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset : rude or insulting
offensive
She made some offensive remarks.
sudden violent anger provoked in a motorist by the actions of another driver
road rage
a violent criminal
thug
He was beaten and robbed by street thugs.
eager to fire a gun
trigger-happy
trigger-happy hunters
official permissions for the person to do something or for an activity to take place
licensing requirements
Lenders will also have to fulfil more stringent licensing requirements.
laws or rules that limit or control something
restrictions
New travel restrictions have come into force.
small guns
firearms
a person who argues for or supports a cause or policy
advocate
a passionate advocate of gun rights
the right for people to possess weapons (arms) for the preservation of life, liberty, and property (US constitution)
the right to bear arms
to cause (someone) to decide not to do something
to deter
The heavy fines should deter people from breaking the law here.
limitations that are wrong
infringement
repeated infringements of our rights
a government program to purchase back privately owned firearms
buyback program
not allowed by the constitution of a country or government : not constitutional
unconstitutional
The law may be unconstitutional.
the objects (such as bullets and shells) that are shot from weapons
ammunition
very strict or severe
stringent
stringent rules
a process a person or company uses to verify that an individual is who they claim to be
background check
To purchase a gun, you must undergo a thorough background check.
an immunity, exception, or freedom from the liability, duty, or other requirements
legal exemption
She was given a tax exemption.
the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose
intent
What was the criminal’s intent?
to order not to use or do something
prohibit
The town prohibited teenagers from being in the streets after 10 p.m.
