Agressief
Example: Zijn agressieve gedrag tijdens de vergadering viel niet in goede aarde.
Definition
"Agressief" describes a behavior or attitude that is forceful, confrontational, or hostile, often intended to dominate or intimidate others. It can refer to both physical actions and verbal expressions, as in 'His aggressive behavior during the meeting was not well received.'
Etymology
The word "agressief" comes from the Latin verb 'aggredi,' meaning 'to approach or attack.' It entered Dutch through French 'agressif,' reflecting a similar meaning of attacking or assertive behavior. Did you know? The root 'gradior' in Latin means 'to step,' so 'aggressief' literally suggests stepping toward someone, often in a challenging way.
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"Agressief" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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