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aggressor

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noun ag·gres·sor \ə-ˈgre-sər\

Simple Definition of aggressor

  • : a person or country that attacks another : a person or country that starts a fight or war

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of aggressor

  1. :  one that commits or practices aggression

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Examples of aggressor in a sentence

  1. Each country accused the other of being the aggressor.

  2. <these pocket-size states had formed an alliance to deter potential aggressors>



1646

First Known Use of aggressor

1646

aggressor Synonyms

Synonyms
invader, raider

AGGRESSOR Defined for Kids

aggressor

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noun ag·gres·sor \ə-ˈgre-sər\

Definition of aggressor for Students

  1. :  a person or a country that engages in hostile action without reasonable cause



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aggressor

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noun ag·gres·sor \ə-ˈgres-ər\

Medical Definition of aggressor

  1. :  one who exhibits aggression



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