aggressions vs aggression

Both 'aggressions' and 'aggression' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Aggressions' is the plural form of 'aggression' and is used when referring to multiple acts of aggression. 'Aggression' is the singular form and is used when referring to a single act of aggression.

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aggressions

This is the plural form of 'aggression' and is used when referring to multiple acts of aggression.

Use 'aggressions' when talking about multiple acts of aggression. It is the plural form of 'aggression.'

Examples:

The aggressions of the enemy troops were relentless.
The study focused on the various aggressions faced by the participants.
His aggressions towards his colleagues were unacceptable.
The aggressions of the wild animals were a threat to the villagers.
The aggressions in the region escalated tensions between the two countries.

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How did we respond to these aggressions?
The aggressions of the USA against Cuba started as soon as when the revolution triumphed.
Supposedly, it helps us vent our aggressions.
I want to get out my aggressions and my anger by destroying your client.
It doesn't justify my aggressions towards you, but nevertheless, it's my source of rage.
In order to prevent such aggressions happening again, the EU has to make sure that the idea that 'might makes right' will prove absolutely disadvantageous for the invader.
Reiterates to the Guatemalan state its concern at the persistent intimidation, threats and aggressions continuing to be suffered by members of human rights organisations, journalists and law officers;
What concrete initiatives will the Commission adopt in support of LGBT people in Member States such as Italy where they are the target of physical and verbal aggressions, both private and public?
what impact she believes tougher sanctions are likely to have in terms of the Syrian regime ceasing its aggressions against its own citizens; -
This tragic scene of Israeli incursions and aggressions in the West Bank, including Eastern Jerusalem, confirms to us and to the world that what is going on is an aggression against the entire Palestinian people, its future and its legitimate national rights.
Yet I wonder how many states would have accepted the multiple political aggressions of which Yugoslavia, a founder member of the United Nations, has been a victim over the past seven years on the part of certain European countries or some sections of this Parliament.
What action is the Council taking in protest against these systematic aggressions and human rights abuses against the Saharan people on the part of Morocco?
Calls upon the part of the population which is still armed to stop their aggressions and to contribute to a peaceful reconstruction of their homeland, since this cannot be only the task of the international organisations;
Also on the subject of security and defence policies, what is the High Representative's view regarding Europe's relationship to NATO in a context of defence against external aggressions and military intervention? -
You don't protect me from the aggressions of these beggars... you leave me alone!
whereas this blockade, with its severe consequences for the economy and Cubans' living conditions, has been backed up by threats and aggressions of all kinds (armed invasion, attacks, terrorist acts), generally emanating from the US;
Supposedly it help us vent our aggressions.
I'm getting out my aggressions.
You and Josh like to take out your aggressions on food.
I hate tumult, aggressions, fits of rage...

Alternatives:

acts of aggression
instances of aggression
aggressive behaviors
hostile actions
violent acts

aggression

This is the singular form of 'aggressions' and is used when referring to a single act of aggression.

Use 'aggression' when talking about a single act of aggression. It is the singular form of 'aggressions.'