Based on the thesaurus entry and how the word is used in the paragraph, which word is the closest meaning for aggressive? we were surprised by the aggressive actions of the old rooster. when we neared the chicken pen, he scolded us and jumped at the fence as if he wanted to scratch us with his long, sharp spurs. the farmer explained that the rooster was just protecting his flock. read the thesaurus entry. aggressive, adj. eager, sassy, threatening, forceful a. threatening b. forceful c. eager d. sassy