as in invaders
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 aggressors
The attack on the oil depots could be construed as chemical warfare, which violates international law, because the aggressors likely knew the hazards the civilians who live in Tehran would face, Cleetus said.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Brazil’s government announced emergency measures including a national task force to execute arrest warrants, electronic tracking for aggressors and mobile units assisting women experiencing violence.
—Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Under the American and British flags, Diego Garcia defends the Indo-Pacific region against aggressors who do not trouble their consciences about laws, pacts, or the rights of weaker nations.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
But the Zags answered with an 8-0 run to take a 63-60 advantage and were the aggressors the rest of the way.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Martinez denies ramming them and said agents were the aggressors.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors argue that stand your ground should not apply, asserting that neither Ordonez nor Cutshaw were the aggressors in the confrontation.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
These governments are easily rich enough to afford the sort of national militaries needed to deter potential aggressors and uphold stability in their respective regions.
—Peter Harris, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2026
It’s filled to bursting with antioxidants, which create a forcefield around the skin, protecting it from environmental aggressors like pollution and UV, which can dull, clog, and age skin.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Brazil’s government announced emergency measures including a national task force to execute arrest warrants, electronic tracking for aggressors and mobile units assisting women experiencing violence.
—Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Under the American and British flags, Diego Garcia defends the Indo-Pacific region against aggressors who do not trouble their consciences about laws, pacts, or the rights of weaker nations.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
But the Zags answered with an 8-0 run to take a 63-60 advantage and were the aggressors the rest of the way.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Martinez denies ramming them and said agents were the aggressors.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors argue that stand your ground should not apply, asserting that neither Ordonez nor Cutshaw were the aggressors in the confrontation.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
These governments are easily rich enough to afford the sort of national militaries needed to deter potential aggressors and uphold stability in their respective regions.
—Peter Harris, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2026
It’s filled to bursting with antioxidants, which create a forcefield around the skin, protecting it from environmental aggressors like pollution and UV, which can dull, clog, and age skin.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressors
Noun
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To contain these invaders, regulations require boat owners to clean, drain and dry their vessels as part of the decontamination process after use in infested waters.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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These countries must make their duty clear to the invaders of our beloved homeland and the murderers of our people.—
Haley Ott,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Idaho’s pest management programs traditionally deal with agrarian problems, like noxious weeds, or agricultural raiders like pocket gophers, marmots or voracious insects.—
Mark Dee
March 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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His comfortable life as a deacon’s son was disrupted at the age of 16 when he was captured and enslaved by Irish raiders, spending the next years as a shepherd on a remote, often freezing hillside.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Aggressors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressors. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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