aggressor

ag·gres·sor | \ ə-ˈgre-sər

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Definition of aggressor

: one that commits or practices aggression

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Each country accused the other of being the aggressor. these pocket-size states had formed an alliance to deter potential aggressors

Recent Examples on the Web BlackRock has been an aggressor, undercutting other companies and crushing smaller rivals. — Dawn Lim, WSJ, "BlackRock’s Third-Quarter Profit Climbed on Steady Inflows, Higher Fee Revenue," 13 Oct. 2020 Wilson had clashed with French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau over the terms of the treaty: Clemenceau wanted Germany to pay for its role as aggressor in the war, while Wilson sought to create a more peaceful world order and de-escalate tensions. — Amy Mckeever And David Beard, National Geographic, "How past U.S. presidents have battled illness in office," 2 Oct. 2020 But Matthews, who represents the Kenosha Professional Police Association, said Blake was the aggressor in the encounter, based on the statements Sheskey and Officer Vincent Arenas gave to state investigators earlier this month. — Scott Glover, CNN, "Lawyer says cop shot Jacob Blake after hearing a mother's desperate plea: 'He's got my kid. He's got my keys'," 25 Sep. 2020 The man who attacked the aggressor then leveled a blow to his head. — Emma Colton, Washington Examiner, "Bus passenger in UK racially profiles teenage girl then kicks her in head for not using face mask," 6 Oct. 2020 The police report described him as a violent aggressor participating in a riot. — Uriel J. Garcia, The Arizona Republic, "Phoenix chief says she's making changes to police culture, responds to criticism," 11 Sep. 2020 Turkey is not the aggressor here, but the one constantly struggling against those who aim to disregard and undermine her natural rights. — WSJ, "Turkey Is Not the Aggressor in Dispute With Greece," 25 Sep. 2020 The deputy seen on video pepper-spraying a teenager in a Tamarac parking lot told a Broward judge Wednesday that the teenager, Delucca Rolle, was the aggressor in the confrontation. Sgt. — Rafael Olmeda, sun-sentinel.com, "Deputy says he was being ‘assaulted’ by teen Delucca Rolle in beating arrest," 24 Sep. 2020 But the Thorns got to a hot start as the aggressor and finished out-shooting the Royals 21-15 and dominating possession, 62% to 38%. — oregonlive, "No. 1 NWSL draft pick Sophia Smith scores in Portland Thorns debut, wallops Utah Royals in Fall Series opener," 20 Sep. 2020

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“Aggressor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggressor. Accessed 24 Oct. 2020.

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aggressor

noun

English Language Learners Definition of aggressor

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

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Kids Definition of aggressor

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

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Medical Definition of aggressor

: one who exhibits aggression

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