Which should you use, aggression or aggressiveness? The noun aggression means behaviour that is threatening. The noun aggressiveness may mean a disposition to fight or the quality of being bold.
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These dogs were originally bred for aggressiveness.
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These dogs were originally bred for aggression.
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The company is known for its aggression in customer acquisition.
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The company is known for its aggressiveness in customer acquisition.
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