▪ I. aggressing, vbl. n.
(əˈgrɛsɪŋ)
[f. aggress v. + -ing1.]
The action of attacking; commencing an attack.
| 1879 H. Spencer Data of Ethics viii. §52. 139 Whether men live together in quite independent ways, careful only to avoid aggressing. |
▪ II. aggressing, ppl. a.
(əˈgrɛsɪŋ)
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
Commencing the attack, assailing.
| a 1714 [See aggress v. 2]. 1775 Adair Amer. Indians 380 The aggressing party usually send..a friendly embassy to the other, praying them to accept of equal retribution. |