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attacker

NOUN
aggressor
Synonyms


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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

Other speakers at the memorial service include Alan Levy, who helped barricade the doors against the attacker, and Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

Filch kept it fresh in everyone’s minds by pacing the spot where she had been attacked, as though he thought the attacker might come back.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling




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