CRUCIFIERS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

crucifiers

noun

plural of crucifier

as in assailants

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In the federal cases involving Bartlett, English and Wolfer, the courts found both that Iran manufactured or supplied the weapons used in the attacks and that the assailants were trained or directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
In a blind rage after watching his brother die, Duke catches up to one of their assailants and beats him to death — with a crowd watching.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 July 2026

Definition of assailants

Noun

Mayor Shiro Suzuki said that while some countries argue the possession of nuclear weapons helps deter potential attackers, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had demonstrated that humans can cross the line.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
In fact, many of them use default or weak passwords, essentially enabling these attackers to go right in.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of attackers

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While social media detractors complained about the cost, others cheered the prospect of helping to keep freight rail in Connecticut alive.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan marks the second primary defeat of a candidate backed by Chuck Schumer — and adds to the Senate minority leader’s potential detractors next year.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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