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Aggress
Pronunciation : Ag*gress"
Part of Speech : v. i. [imp. & p. p. Aggressed; p. pr. & vb. n. Aggressing.] [L. aggressus
Definition : Defn: To commit the first act of hostility or offense; to begin a quarrel or controversy; to make an attack; -- with on.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ag*gress"
Part of Speech : n. [L. aggressus.]
Definition : Defn: Aggression. [Obs.]
Their military aggresses on others. Sir M. Hale.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ag*gress"
Part of Speech : v. t.
Definition : Defn: To set upon; to attack. [R.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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