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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—Deanna Pai, Allure, 9 Aug. 2024
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An impressive range of new weapons – but no green light to use them freely against the Russian aggressors.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 July 2024
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Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 1 July 2024
The formula is designed to help skin resist just about every external aggressor out there, with a complex that resists heat and humidity, polymers stave off pollutants and includes thyme extract for antioxidant protection.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 9 Aug. 2024
Think hyaluronic acid for deep hydration or vitamin C to provide antioxidant protection against environmental aggressors like pollution.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 1 Aug. 2024
An impressive range of new weapons – but no green light to use them freely against the Russian aggressors.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 July 2024
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“Aggressor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressor. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.
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