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attacker

NOUN
aggressor
Synonyms


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The exchanges showed how air-defense math can favor the attacker and how Iran has adapted its attacks to force the U.S. to burn precious munitions.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 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

Roy Lee leapt to his feet and flailed ineffectually at his attacker.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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