What does "agonistics" mean?

The range of activities associated with aggressive encounters between members of the same species, including threat, attack, appeasement, or retreat.

What is a synonym for "agonistics"?

Common synonyms include: acrobatics, athletics, bathing, gymnastics, palaestra, sport.

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The range of activities associated with aggressive encounters between members of the same species, including threat, attack, appeasement, or retreat. uncountable