# aggression vs aggressive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### aggression
*noun · IPA /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ · frequency rank #8,233*
The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.

### aggressive
*adjective · IPA /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ · frequency rank #4,135*
Characterized by aggression; highly combative; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking (especially if unjustly) or arguing.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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