VICTIMIZER Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

victimizer

noun

Definition of victimizer

as in assailant

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Recent Examples of victimizer Jarrett, the elder brother, was eventually taken in by a man who later abused him, a victimizer who then set his sights on Baylon. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026 Anyone who thinks the only alternative to being a victim is to be a victimizer is missing some important possibilities. — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Even if online shaming continues, this accountability will make sure that the victimizer will face social consequences as well. — Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025

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Noun

The victim said the assailant then struck his companion in the forehead with the pistol, stole his wallet and ran.

— Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
His coup de grâce is to toss the door at them and then drive on top of it, snapping the neck of one of the assailants caught beneath.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of assailant

Noun

Mission-critical sectors like financials, pharmaceuticals, energy and healthcare are scrambling to reinforce cyber defenses before attackers deploy the latest AI tools.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Her skill in the post as a passing hub and a scorer is near-unmatched, and she is flanked by two dynamic guards in Julie Allemand (Toronto Tempo) and Julie Vanloo, who are willing creators and attackers.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of attacker

Noun

The house’s fragile order begins to fracture as an accuser arrives to confront his abuser, bringing with him a storm of unspoken memories.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
Bachelor star Clayton Echard’s false accuser, Laura Owens, pleaded guilty to several criminal counts in court on Friday.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of accuser

Noun

The alleged spending was so lavish that the judge overseeing Lam's initial court appearance in Miami invoked a famous Hollywood troublemaker after hearing a prosecutor describe it.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
And all you Chicken Jockey popcorn-throwing troublemakers — your impact on moviedom has been swept from the theater.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of troublemaker

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