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ag·gres·sive  audio  (-grsv) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
  1. Characterized by aggression: aggressive behavior.
  2. Inclined to behave in an actively hostile fashion: an aggressive regime.
  3. Assertive, bold, and energetic: an aggressive sales campaign.
  4. Of or relating to an investment or approach to investing that seeks above-average returns by taking above-average risks.
  5. Fast growing; tending to spread quickly and invade: an aggressive tumor.
  6. Characterized by or inclined toward vigorous or intensive medical treatment: an aggressive approach to treating the infection.
  7. Intense or harsh, as in color.


OTHER FORMS:
ag·gressive·ly(Adverb), ag·gressive·ness(Noun)


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