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aggressor

UK
/əˈɡrɛsə/
US
/əˈɡrɛsər/

Translations

aggressornoun
aggressors
pl
UK
/əˈɡrɛsə/
US
/əˈɡrɛsər/
The country was labeled as an aggressor in the conflict.
Страна была обозначена как агрессор в конфликте.
Synonyms
attacker
assailant
invader
offender
belligerent
provoker
Antonyms
victim
aggressoradjective
UK
/əˈɡres.ə/
US
/əˈɡrɛs.ɚ/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "aggressor state")

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.
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