Synonyms of assailants

assailants

noun

plural of assailant

as in attackers

one who violently sets upon another

the darkness prevented me from getting a good look at my assailant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attackers
• assaulters
• robbers
• predators
• bushwhackers
• invaders
• besiegers
• rapists
• aggressors
• raiders
• muggers
• molesters
• rapers
• ravagers
• counterattackers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assailants

The attack occurred Sunday night in Planadas, a town in Tolima province, where unidentified assailants fired rockets made from gas cylinders at a military base, according to Planadas Mayor Juan Camilo Hueje. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Days later, assailants stormed Moscow’s Crocus City Hall venue and killed more than 140 people. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

His family told the Herald that the woman did not recognize him and had described her assailants as several Colombians. — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

The assailants then took out machine guns from their overcoats and opened fire. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

The assailants used firearms and explosives, igniting the vehicle. — Widlore Mérancourt, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Bishop is enlisted by new director Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) to help Gibbs on his quest to track down the unknown assailants who tried to kill him. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Sadiq said two attackers detonated explosives inside the compound Saturday morning and that police had killed six assailants so far, not including the bombers. — Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

This option from Vantamo flashes a bright light and emits a 130-decibel sound from dual speakers whenever the top pin is pulled, alerting passersby of the emergency and scaring off potential assailants. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026