Aggressive

72 words & definitions

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