counterattackers

noun

variants or counter-attackers
plural of counterattacker
as in predators

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  1. predators
  2. attackers
  3. assailants
  4. invaders
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
  • 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
  • Even Mexico’s president weighed in, promising to find the assailants.
    — Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 13 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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