COUNTERATTACKER Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

counterattacker

noun

as in predator

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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

Noun

After looking into his relatives, detectives learned of Stephens, who police suspected was the rapist.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
The season 1 finale, which concluded last December, saw Dina framed for the murder of Emerald’s rapist as Carr, confessing homicidal thoughts to her therapist, attempted to infiltrate the law firm.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

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Sadiq said two attackers detonated explosives inside the compound Saturday morning and that police had killed six assailants so far, not including the bombers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
But the attackers may have stopped because one of them was wounded by an armed security officer at the mosque, federal law enforcement officials told CNN.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of attacker

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Sadiq said two attackers detonated explosives inside the compound Saturday morning and that police had killed six assailants so far, not including the bombers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
This option from Vantamo flashes a bright light and emits a 130-decibel sound from dual speakers whenever the top pin is pulled, alerting passersby of the emergency and scaring off potential assailants.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026

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