Psychological Terms Related To Aggression

noun the act of causing death, especially intentionally

adjective causing or intended to cause death

• The act of killing another human being is considered a serious crime.
• I heard the news about the killing in the neighborhood last night.
• The gang was involved in a lot of shady killings around town.
• His constant criticism is like a slow killing of my self-esteem.

adjective describing something that is involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something

• The police were called to the scene of a violent altercation between two individuals.
• I heard there was a pretty violent fight at the bar last night.
• That movie was so intense, it had some really violent scenes.
• The storm outside was so powerful, it sounded like a violent beast roaring.