What is the opposite of “guard”?

What is the antonym of “guard”?

The antonyms of guard are attacker and offender. The antonyms attacker and offender convey a negative or harmful action towards someone or something. It implies a lack of protection, safety, or security.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

attacker

A person or thing that carries out an attack or assault.

Example

The police arrested the attacker who had robbed the bank.

offender

A person who commits a crime or breaks a law.

Example

The judge sentenced the offender to five years in prison for stealing.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Attacker is a person or thing that carries out an attack or assault.
• 2. Offender is a person who commits a crime or breaks a law.

Good things to know

• 1. Crime Reporting: Use offender to report a person who has committed a crime.
• 2. Self-Defense: Use attacker to describe a person or thing that is attacking you or someone else.
• 3. Security Measures: Use guard to describe a person or thing that provides protection or safety.

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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.