Aggressive

Showing strong feelings or actions that can seem angry or mean; it's like when someone is ready to fight instead of being friendly.

Examples

• The dog barked aggressively at the stranger walking by our house, making us feel a little scared.
• In soccer practice, some players can be aggressive when trying to steal the ball from their opponents.
• When the bear felt threatened, it became aggressive and growled to warn us to stay away.

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