Aggressive Synonyms

44 aggressive synonyms include hostile, belligerent, bellicose, antagonistic, truculent, pugnacious, combative, violent, macho, and confrontational. Aggressive is an adjective, and its antonyms are meek, friendly, and peaceful. Here are some additional synonyms for "aggressive" with example sentences.

Another word for Aggressive

44 other ways to say aggressive.

1. belligerent

  • warring  
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  • warmongering  
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  • warlike  
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  • violent
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  • truculent  
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  • sabre-rattling  
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  • quarrelsome  
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  • pugnacious  
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  • offensive
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  • militaristic  
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  • macho  
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  • jingoistic  
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  • invasive  
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  • intrusive  
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  • hostile
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  • hawkish  
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  • gung-ho  
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  • flag-waving  
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  • expansionist  
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  • confrontational  
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  • combative  
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  • belligerent  
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  • bellicose  
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  • badass  
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  • attacking  
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  • argumentative  
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  • antagonistic  
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2, forceful

  • zealous
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  • vigorous  
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  • pushy  
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  • pushing  
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  • insistent  
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  • in-your-face  
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  • go-ahead  
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  • forceful  
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  • feisty  
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  • enterprising  
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  • energetic  
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  • dynamic
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  • driving  
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  • competitive  
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  • bold
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  • audacious  
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  • assertive
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Use aggressive in a Sentence

His aggressive tone unsettled everyone.

She made an aggressive move.

Their aggressive tactics caused chaos.