Synonyms of attackers

attackers

noun

plural of attacker

as in assailants

one who violently sets upon another

was able to pick her attacker out of the police lineup

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attackers

The attackers fired at patrons outside the bar before moving inside and continuing to shoot. — Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

However, the risks facing the nation have never been higher, and the speed with which the technological arms race between attackers and defenders is escalating puts security leaders under even greater pressure. — Lee Rossey, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Google’s latest report shows attackers want more automation Google’s newest report makes the larger trend harder to ignore. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Once that happens, the attackers have the token that gives complete control over the Muse account. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Security forces were searching the compound and nearby areas, and the bodies of eight attackers were recovered, according to local police. — Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

After a few kicks, the attackers finally gave up, leaving with the case of beer on the ground in front of me. — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026

More than 30 guns, including numerous pistols, rifles and shotguns, a crossbow, tactical gear, ammunition and electronics, were found by authorities while executing three search warrants at residences associated with the attackers. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Police said the attackers pushed Bickham from the train near West 69th Street in the Grand Crossing neighborhood. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026