besieger

noun

as in invader

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  1. invader
  2. aggressor
  3. raider
  4. predator
Noun
  • Americans have demonized us as criminals, buffoons, lechers, invaders, criminals and job stealers since the fall of the Alamo.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, all kingdoms are susceptible to invaders, and SaaS is no exception.
    — Srinivas Velamoor, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of invader
Noun
  • One of Russia’s key oil industry facilities and the aggressor’s logistics facility were hit.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Now is the right moment to take new sanctions steps against the aggressor and force peace through strength.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of aggressor
Noun
  • Frank and Jesse James rode with them as the raiders killed 150 to 200 men and boys and burned down nearly every business on Massachusetts Street, as well as dozens of homes.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons is days away, roster cuts are next Sunday, and the season opener at the Las Vegas raiders is three weeks away.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of raider
Noun
  • Perverted Justice operatives found alleged predators in online chat rooms and would reel them in, eventually asking them to meet.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Despite that statistic, suburban areas often create safe places for deer where gardens and vegetable patches provide ample calories and predators generally stay away.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of predator
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