COUNTERATTACKERS Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

counterattackers

noun

variants or counter-attackers

plural of counterattacker

as in predators

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Noun

The images could also be used by predators who can threaten to send them to a potential victim’s parents or friends unless kids pay them or meet other demands.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
But the speedy predators have been unable to outrun a wasting disease that's killed billions of sea stars.

— John Ryan, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of predators

Noun

In the second incident, the attackers carried out a few more strikes to sink the Don Maca before leaving the scene with the survivors, Cervantes Macías said.

— Michael Rios, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Dutch officials have warned that a high-severity macOS vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious code is under active exploitation.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of attackers

Noun

Their disappearance was discovered only two hours later, when tourists stumbled upon two Antonello paintings, apparently abandoned by the assailants, leaning against the museum fence.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Many critics are concerned about warrantless searches, and beyond the reports of law enforcement stalking, there’s risk that third-party assailants could hack into live camera feeds and stored data.

— Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of assailants

Noun

Organisms that survive the Gulf’s high temperatures and salinity may be particularly capable invaders.

— Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
After 20 years zipping across the galaxy, saving the planet from falling meteors and alien invaders, Hal is resting on his laurels.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of invaders

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