microaggression UK /ˌmaɪ.krəʊ.əˈɡrɛ.ʃən/US /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.əˈɡrɛ.ʃən/ noun1 •Any small-scale verbal or physical interaction between those of different races, cultures, beliefs, or genders that may have no malicious intent, but that can be interpreted as an aggression.At McGill, someone has established a McGill Microaggressions website inviting students and staff to report instances of “sexism, heteropatriarchy, transphobia, classism, racism [and] ableism.” — 2014 formsmicroaggressions