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Encroachment vs Aggression - What's the difference?

encroachment | aggression |

As nouns the difference between encroachment and aggression

is that encroachment is an entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion while aggression is aggression.

encroachment

English

Alternative forms

* incroachment

Noun

(en-noun)
  • An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
  • An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
  • That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.
  • (legal) An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.
  • aggression

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.
  • The practice or habit of launching attacks.
  • Hostile or destructive behavior or actions.
  • Antonyms

    * nonaggression

    Derived terms

    * war of aggression * microaggression