| v. i. | 1. | To commit the first act of hostility or offense; to begin a quarrel or controversy; to make an attack; - with |
| 2. | take the initiative and go on the offensive, as in a game. | |
| v. t. | 1. | To set upon; to attack. |
| n. | 1. | Aggression. |
| Verb | 1. | aggress - take the initiative and go on the offensive; "The Serbs attacked the village at night"; "The visiting team started to attack" Synonyms: attack |