as in attackers
one who violently sets upon another
police released a composite drawing of a suspect believed to be the assaulter
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Noun
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Residents said the attackers operated for hours, raiding homes and sending residents to flee to safety in neighboring communities.—
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And attackers are already automating exploits of these vulnerabilities.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two other assailants were captured with injuries.—
Suzan Fraser,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Only one of the three assailants was killed, while the other two were wounded and captured, according to Turkish officials.—
ABC News,
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7 Apr. 2026
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“Assaulters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assaulters. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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