Need another word that means the same as “attacker”? Find 4 synonyms for “attacker” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Attacker” are: aggressor, assailant, assaulter, striker
Attacker as a Noun
Definitions of "Attacker" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “attacker” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- Someone who attacks.
- A person or animal that attacks someone or something.
- (in sport) a player whose task is to attack the other side's goal in the attempt to score; a forward.
Synonyms of "Attacker" as a noun (4 Words)
| aggressor | A person or country that attacks another first. |
| assailant | A person who physically attacks another. The police have no firm leads about the identity of his assailant. |
| assaulter | Someone who attacks. |
| striker | Someone who hits. A fine striker of the ball. |
Usage Examples of "Attacker" as a noun
- The team gave the visiting attackers and midfield men a hard time.
- Her attacker then ran off.
