attacker (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈtækər/

Definition

A person or thing that assaults or makes an attack.

Examples

• The cybersecurity team worked to block the remote attacker.

• The defender managed to stop the attacker just before the goal line.

• Police are searching for the attacker who fled the scene.

How to Use attacker

attacker of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify who or what is being attacked. — "The attacker of the king was apprehended."

attacker on (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify the target of the attack. — "The attacker on the convoy was repelled."

Synonyms of attacker

Words with a similar meaning to attacker:

• assailant
• aggressor
• invader
• raider

Antonyms of attacker

Words with the opposite meaning to attacker:

• defender
• victim

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