Refers to initiating a conflict; often used in military and political contexts. The country was condemned for being the aggressor in the international dispute.
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Negative Implication
Implies wrongdoing; the aggressor often carries blame. The U.N. demanded sanctions against the aggressor state.
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Conflict Analysis
Useful in discussions evaluating who started a conflict or dispute. Historians debated which side was truly the aggressor in the war.