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State proponents of aggressive action styles (7)

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I believe the answer is:

mohawks

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This clue might be a double definition.

'state proponents' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'aggressive action styles' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for mohawks that I've seen before include "Iroquois" , "American Indians; skating steps" , "Movements on 12" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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