more aggressive

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belligerent, hostile adj.
assertive adj.

ADJECTIVE

belligerent, hostile

Synonyms

STRONGEST

combative contentious destructive intrusive threatening

WEAK

advancing antipathetic assailing attacking barbaric bellicose disruptive disturbing encroaching hawkish intruding invading martial militant offensive pugnacious quarrelsome rapacious warlike

Antonyms

WEAK

calm complaisant easy-going laid-back

ADJECTIVE

assertive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bold cocky dynamic energetic forceful smart tough vigorous zealous

WEAK

assertory brassy cheeky come on domineering enterprising flip fresh get up and go go after hard sell imperious masterful militant nervy pushing pushy sassy shooting from the hip smart alecky strenuous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic dull idle impotent inactive lethargic meek shy slow timid weak

WEAK

calm complaisant easy-going laid-back

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more aggressive

Scientists have uncovered new details about how pancreatic cancer constantly changes its genetic makeup, allowing it to become more aggressive, spread throughout the body, and resist treatment.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

He’s a much more aggressive investor than I am.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

Plus, Bill Gates readies a more aggressive campaign to manage the global risks of artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

So, it was more aggressive and more on the front foot, and that's why we saw those crazy scenes where it was shot after shot by City.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

The vegetation beneath the plane quickly became thicker, lusher, higher, more aggressive.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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