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
  • Losing these predators could harm the entire park’s ecosystem.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • These beneficial predators spend the winter under leaves, emerging in spring to feed on common garden pests such as aphids, slugs and mites.
    — Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of predators
Noun
  • Zimperium says attackers primarily spread it through SMS phishing, malicious advertising and deceptive third-party download sites.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The attackers were then able to obtain privileged internal access and bypass the normal customer-facing withdrawal process without stealing private keys, Mandiant reported.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of attackers
Noun
  • 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
Definition of assailants
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 invaders
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