AGGRESSOR Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

aggressor

noun

ə-ˈgre-sər

Definition of aggressor

as in invader

one that starts armed conflict against another especially without reasonable cause a group of smaller states had formed an alliance to deter potential aggressors

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Recent Examples of aggressor This was wrong, Walzer insisted—such a principle would encourage aggressors to be as destructive as possible. — Jordi Graupera, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026 The negotiation track has support from Ukraine but none so far from the aggressor, Russia. — David Ignatius, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 In Game 1, the Guardians were the aggressor, coming back in the second half of the game and scoring all of their runs. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 In their petitions, several immigrants said that officers mistook them for the aggressor. — Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aggressor

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Noun

As the only people allowed in the city, the objective is to capture front-page-worthy snaps while avoiding dismemberment at the hands of extraterrestrial invaders.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Inspect Indoor Harborage Areas Many seasonal invaders seeking overwintering spots can enter your home even through the tiniest cracks and gaps, according to Crumbley.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of invader

Noun

The series chronicles the rise of Norse raiders Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyneux) and his wife Gunnhild, Mother of Kings (Jessica Madsen).

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Frank and Jesse James rode with them as the raiders killed 150 to 200 men and boys and burned down nearly every business on Massachusetts Street, as well as dozens of homes.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of raider

Noun

In one of the videos, a policeman is seen repeatedly shooting the attacker, who is lying on the street, only to later slowly collapse himself to the ground.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
In one video, a policeman is seen repeatedly shooting the attacker, who is lying on the street, only to later slowly collapse to the ground himself.

— Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

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