Aggressive Behavior

noun the act of engaging in a physical or verbal struggle to overcome an opponent

adjective engaged in or ready to engage in a conflict or battle

• The two countries have been fighting over the disputed territory for decades.
• My siblings are always fighting over who gets to use the TV remote.
• I heard those two are fighting like cats and dogs.
• She's been fighting an uphill battle trying to get her novel published.

adjective having a combative or aggressive nature; eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

• The pugnacious debate between the two scholars lasted for hours.
• Don't mess with him, he's got a pugnacious attitude.
• That guy is always looking for a fight, he's so pugnacious.
• Her writing style is often described as pugnacious, always challenging the status quo.

adjective showing an aggressive or forceful attitude in pursuing one's aims or interests

• The pushy salesperson tried to pressure me into buying a product I didn't want.
• I don't like how pushy my neighbor is about borrowing my tools.
• She's so pushy, always trying to get her way.
• The pushy wind blew the leaves off the trees in a hurry.

noun a strong push

verb to push forcefully

• He attempted to shove his way through the crowded room.
• Don't shove me, I'm trying to get through!
• She shoved him out of the way to get to the front of the line.
• The new policy felt like a shove in the wrong direction.

noun a person who uses force or threats to get what they want

• The suspect was apprehended by the police officer using a strong arm technique.
• He was able to open the stubborn jar with a strong arm.
• She won the arm wrestling match with her strong arm.
• The company used their strong arm tactics to secure the deal.