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

Mission-critical sectors like financials, pharmaceuticals, energy and healthcare are scrambling to reinforce cyber defenses before attackers deploy the latest AI tools. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Her skill in the post as a passing hub and a scorer is near-unmatched, and she is flanked by two dynamic guards in Julie Allemand (Toronto Tempo) and Julie Vanloo, who are willing creators and attackers. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

After his friend pulled off his attacker, Sais said he was chased to the Mercantile Saloon, dripping with blood. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The 2026 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report found the human element still factors into 62% of breaches, and that share hasn’t shrunk as AI tools have become more accessible to attackers. — Michael Flannery, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Joseph said he was repeatedly kicked and struck by rocks during the assault while his attackers also tried to destroy his camera. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Another happened in 2022 when attackers hijacked IP addresses belonging to Amazon. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026