assailant (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈseɪlənt/

Definition

A person who attacks another person, typically with physical violence.

Examples

• The victim was unable to identify her assailant in the police lineup.

• Security cameras captured footage of the assailant fleeing the scene after the robbery.

• Police are still searching for the assailant responsible for the unprovoked attack.

Synonyms of assailant

Words with a similar meaning to assailant:

• attacker
• aggressor
• mugger
• perpetrator

Antonyms of assailant

Words with the opposite meaning to assailant:

• victim
• defender

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