Definitions and Examples of attacker, offender
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person or thing that carries out an attack or assault.
Example
The police arrested the attacker who had robbed the bank.
A person who commits a crime or breaks a law.
Example
The judge sentenced the offender to five years in prison for stealing.
Key Differences: attacker vs offender
- 1Attacker is a person or thing that carries out an attack or assault.
- 2Offender is a person who commits a crime or breaks a law.
Effective Usage of attacker, offender
- 1Crime Reporting: Use offender to report a person who has committed a crime.
- 2Self-Defense: Use attacker to describe a person or thing that is attacking you or someone else.
- 3Security Measures: Use guard to describe a person or thing that provides protection or safety.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Attacker denotes a person or thing that carries out an attack or assault, while offender refers to a person who commits a crime or breaks a law. Use these words to report crimes, describe self-defense situations, and explain security measures.