Aggressive

72 words & definitions

expunge verb
To erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)
frisk verb
The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.
hamper verb
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles
impinge verb
To have an effect or impact on someone; also to gradually take over an area belonging to someone else.
meddle verb
To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern
nab verb
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
oust verb
To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
pester verb
To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions
prowl verb
For an animal or person to move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey
quash verb
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
squelch verb
To inhibit or suppress
stymie verb
To prevent or hinder the progress of something.
thwart verb
To prevent someone from accomplishing something
tussle verb
Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle
wrangle verb
To have a long and complicated dispute
bluster noun
Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect
shrew noun
A woman who is argumentative, nagging, and ill tempered.
brash adjective
Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way
rowdy adjective
Noisy and disorderly
scrappy adjective
Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious
brandish verb
To wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement
henchman noun
A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.
muzzle nounverb
verb
Put a muzzle on (an animal)
ferocious adjective
Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent
stifle verb
To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion
cunning noun
Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit
defiant adjective
refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.
instigate verb
To cause an event or situation to happen by starting some actions
purge nounverb
verb
To get rid of undesirable things
oppress verb
To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically.
relentless adjective
To act intensely and continuously, usually negatively
aggressive adjective
Ready to attack and behaving in a threatening way.
coerce verb
To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.
cutthroat adjective
Competing with each other in overly aggressive ways
impudent adjective
Rude and not showing respect
muzzle nounverb
noun
A device, usually an arrangement of straps or wires, placed over an animal's mouth to prevent the animal from biting, eating, etc.
purge nounverb
noun
The act of getting rid of undesirable things
allege verb
To claim or assert something to be true without proof, often in a legal context.
audacity adjective
Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety or conventional thought.
autocratic adjective
Demanding total obedience and control, often in a domineering way.
crackdown noun
A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.
dominate verb
To have control or power over something or someone; to be much stronger, more successful, or more influential.
domineering adjective
Assertive in an arrogant or aggressive manner.
eradicate verb
To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful or unwanted.
expose verb
To uncover or reveal something hidden or secret.
fangs noun
Long, pointed teeth used by animals especially snakes, spiders, or carnivores to bite and sometimes inject venom.
forbid verb
To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally.
grab verb
To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion.
headstrong adjective
Determined to do as one pleases, even if it’s reckless or unwise.
impose verb
To force something to be accepted or endured, often against someone's will.
imposition noun
An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.
invasive adjective
Tending to spread aggressively, often causing harm or disruption.
interrogate verb
To question someone thoroughly, usually in an aggressive manner.
oppressive adjective
Unjustly harsh or tyrannical, especially in the use of power or control.
overwhelm verb
To flood or overload someone or something, or to overpower emotionally.
pushy verb
Acting in a way that is overly eager to advance one’s own interests or opinions, often disregarding others' comfort or boundaries.
slash verb
To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.
squash verb
To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.
unrelenting adjective
Persistent or continuous, without stopping or diminishing in intensity
ultimatum noun
A firm warning, often with consequences if the demand isn’t met.
upend verb
To disrupt or overturn the normal order or situation; to defeat or overthrow someone or something unexpectedly
usurp verb
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to seize or assume something without the right to do so.
vie verb
To compete intensely with others for superiority or a desired goal.
preempt verb
To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do.
confiscate verb
To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment.
inflammatory adjective
Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.
stranglehold noun
A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.
vigilante noun
An individual acting as a self-appointed enforcer of the law
stonewall verb
To delay or block a request or process by being evasive and refusing to cooperate.
bossy adjective
When a person tends to order people around and tell them what to do, being overly authoritative and domineering.
entrap verb
To trick or deceive someone or something, where it's difficult for them to escape.
savage adjective
Extremely cruel, violent, and uncontrolled.