attacker

noun

Definition of attackernext
as in assailant
one who violently sets upon another was able to pick her attacker out of the police lineup

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Recent Examples of attacker Spurs are left with eight potential options in central midfield, excluding Xavi, Dejan Kulusevski, Luca Williams-Barnett and Jamie Donley, who all prefer to play as a more advanced attacker. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 By manipulating network traffic, the attackers redirect guests to fake sign-in pages without first sending a phishing email or compromising the PC. — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Her sole focus was on keeping her firearm away from her attackers. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 The city said the attackers shut down the operating controls that shut down the well and water treatment plant. — Jamie Stengle, Fortune, 31 July 2026 The attackers suddenly jumped out of a white tow truck with a dog and then moved aggressively towards the crew. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 31 July 2026 However, remote access creates another potential doorway for attackers. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attacker
assailant
Noun
  • As the train doors were about to close, the pair exited the train, facing off against each other, and the assailant punched the victim in the face.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Ideally, the assailant is too distracted and disoriented by the drones to focus on attacking students and faculty.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
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“Attacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attacker. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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