aggressor

UK
/əˈɡrɛsə/
US
/əˈɡrɛsər/

Translations

aggressornoun
aggressors
pl
UK
/əˈɡrɛsə/
US
/əˈɡrɛsər/
The aggressor was identified after the attack.
L’agresseur a été identifié après l’attaque.
aggressoradjective
UK
/əˈɡres.ə/
US
/əˈɡrɛs.ɚ/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "aggressor state")
Additional translations
agresseurEmploi attributif rare, surtout dans un registre juridique ou politique.

Definitions

aggressornoun
A person or country that attacks another first.
The country was labeled as the aggressor in the conflict after launching a surprise attack.
An individual or entity that initiates hostilities or an attack.
In the playground fight, it was clear that he was the aggressor, having thrown the first punch.
aggressoradjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to an aggressor; involving aggression.
The aggressor troops crossed the border at dawn.