Passive-aggressive behavior
INDIRECT EXPRESSION OF HOSTILITY
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Passive-aggressive behavior is characterized by a pattern of passive hostility and an avoidance of direct communication. Inaction where some action is socially customary is a typical passive-aggressive strategy (showing up late for functions, staying silent when a response is expected).