Synonyms of attacker

attacker

noun

as in assailant

one who violently sets upon another

was able to pick her attacker out of the police lineup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assailant
• assaulter
• robber
• predator
• bushwhacker
• rapist
• invader
• aggressor
• besieger
• raider
• mugger
• raper
• molester
• ravager
• counterattacker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attacker

The captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter and restrain the attacker. — Sam Mednick, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Crash axes The UAE’s attorney general’s statement was the first time authorities have clarified the weapon the attacker used. — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Despite suffering severe injuries and significant blood loss, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing a passenger and another crew member to enter and restrain the alleged attacker. — Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, after passengers stormed the cockpit and wrenched back controlfrom the attacker, who Israeli officials suspect was trying to crash the plane. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Machchhar was badly injured while trying to fend off the attacker. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Zimperium says attackers primarily spread it through SMS phishing, malicious advertising and deceptive third-party download sites. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Machchhar, who is from Mumbai, was seriously injured in Wednesday’s attack but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter and restrain the attacker as the Boeing 737 descended sharply, witnesses and Israeli authorities said. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Lightning coach Jon Cooper gave him the opportunity Thursday night by pulling Andrei Vasilevskiy off and on during the third period for an extra attacker. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026