Aggress

[imp. & pp. AGGRESSED; p. pr. & vb. n. AGGRESSING.] [Lat. aggressus, p. p. of aggredi, to go to or approach; ad and gradi, to step or go, gradus, step. See GRADE.] To make a first attack; to commit the first act of hostility or offense; to begin a quarrel or controversy; to assault or invade first. Prior.