1
as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
we simply decided that trying to get our son to tidy up his room was not worth the aggro
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2
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
just another aggro that commuters on the tube have to put up with
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Recent Examples of aggro
Not going to lie, seeing Cohutta go full aggro in stealing Casey was seriously … hot?
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2021
The comic was previously adapted by Zack Snyder into a 2009 feature film, and like anything Snyder-adjacent, his aggro-broseph Watchmen has its loud defenders.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2019
Winston’s pretty game for this, even though Monty could not be more aggro in this moment.
—Kaitlin Reilly, refinery29.com, 24 Aug. 2019
Taylor seems to be calling out this aggro tweeter, and asking them WTF their problem is.
—Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, 17 June 2019
Think of that drop as a proof-of-concept: if the aggro hypebeasts were into it, maybe the rest of us casual sneaker fans might be, too.
—Tyler Watamanuk, GQ, 14 Dec. 2017
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Donald Trump’s communications director was Trumpism distilled, so pure a concentrate of wocka-wocka salesmanship and aggro preening that the West Wing could contain him for only so long.
—Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 31 July 2017
Usually clad in something black and skintight, the bleach blonde clipper made a compelling case for the aggro-chic minimalism that was percolating on the runways at the time.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 July 2017
The band, experimental from the start, has pushed its sound a few different directions over the years—proggy and aggro on 2014’s The Hunting Party, EDM-adjacent prettiness for this year’s One More Light—and Bennington adapted to all of it.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 July 2017
Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2021
The comic was previously adapted by Zack Snyder into a 2009 feature film, and like anything Snyder-adjacent, his aggro-broseph Watchmen has its loud defenders.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2019
Winston’s pretty game for this, even though Monty could not be more aggro in this moment.
—Kaitlin Reilly, refinery29.com, 24 Aug. 2019
Taylor seems to be calling out this aggro tweeter, and asking them WTF their problem is.
—Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, 17 June 2019
Think of that drop as a proof-of-concept: if the aggro hypebeasts were into it, maybe the rest of us casual sneaker fans might be, too.
—Tyler Watamanuk, GQ, 14 Dec. 2017
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Donald Trump’s communications director was Trumpism distilled, so pure a concentrate of wocka-wocka salesmanship and aggro preening that the West Wing could contain him for only so long.
—Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 31 July 2017
Usually clad in something black and skintight, the bleach blonde clipper made a compelling case for the aggro-chic minimalism that was percolating on the runways at the time.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 July 2017
The band, experimental from the start, has pushed its sound a few different directions over the years—proggy and aggro on 2014’s The Hunting Party, EDM-adjacent prettiness for this year’s One More Light—and Bennington adapted to all of it.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggro
Noun
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Postgame, their manager’s frustration was palpable.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
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Moments before allegedly opening fire, Zhao vented his frustrations at a supervisor and a co-worker whom Zhao blamed for a collision between his forklift and a bulldozer, prosecutors claim.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Its stern warnings are scary and uncomfortable--the headaches, indigestion, muscle spasms, body aches, clenched teeth or knots in your chest.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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More severe cases of salmonellosis may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool, and in some cases may become fatal.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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His answer: a serum powered by a first-of-its-kind vitamin A derivative, formulated to penetrate deeper than off-the-shelf retinoids—without the ingredient’s signature irritation.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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They’ve been linked to headaches, throat irritation, hormone disruption and, with long-term exposure, chronic diseases.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The velocity of misinformation isn’t just a nuisance.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Eating flaxseed might even ease menopausal symptoms, which—among its many other nuisances—can often include GI issues.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Our expectations are different, and then the grief can be a lot more, and the anger can be a lot more.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the series is described as an ensemble drama with comedy and heart about sisterhood, nature vs nurture, complicated family dynamics, and grief.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The early part of the season indicated Arizona would indeed be a thorn in the side of the Dodgers and one of the best teams in the NL.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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But one Democratic strategist said Emanuel’s record — particularly as mayor of Chicago — could be a thorn in his side.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
Noun
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In fact, the belief that Trump regards ethics as little more an annoyance might actually prop up the value of his crypto ventures.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Now many of Musk’s governmental annoyances are melting away.—
Matthew Purdy,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Those worries vanished when she was accepted to Yale University.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Fear of falling behind That worry of falling behind is something many men are wrestling with, according to a recent report by the Speaking with American Men (SAM) project, a new effort aimed at helping Democrats better reach and connect with young men.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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“Aggro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggro. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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