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attacker

NOUN
aggressor
Synonyms


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But note also that many audience members rushed to the stage almost instantly to subdue the attacker, perhaps saving Mr. Rushdie’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

We began working through basic hapkido hand techniques, defenses designed to control an attacker through redirection of force.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

With a 4.0 grade-point average and terrific lacrosse talent as an attacker, Fine has a bright future.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

The attacker seems to have had no political message.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Colin began by employing a strategy he'd just invented called the “windmill,” which involved windmilling his arms around to keep his attacker at bay.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




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