From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdisplay of affection/emotion/aggression etcdisplay of affection/emotion/aggression etcSHOW A FEELING OR ATTITUDEan occasion when someone clearly shows a particular feeling, attitude, or quality Unprovoked displays of aggression cannot be tolerated. → display
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display of affection/emotion/aggression etc• Such a display of emotions was horrifying.• Mountain goats are unusual in that mild displays of aggression are especially frequent.• Minimal displays of aggression towards us are usually best ignored.• Army regulations prohibit public displays of affection by soldiers, and private hideaways are hard to come by. 