attackers Definition
people or things that carry out an attack or assault.
Using attackers: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attackers" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The attackers were armed and dangerous.
Example
The company's website was hacked by unknown attackers.
Example
The police are still searching for the attackers.
attackers Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for attackers
- assailants
- aggressors
- perpetrators
Phrases with attackers
Example
The city was on high alert after a warning of possible terrorist attackers.
cyber attackers
people who use computers and networks to carry out attacks on computer systems or steal data
Example
The company's IT department is working to prevent cyber attackers from accessing sensitive information.
serial attackers
people who repeatedly carry out attacks, often with a similar modus operandi
Example
The police are investigating a series of attacks that they believe were carried out by a serial attacker.
Summary: attackers in Brief
'Attackers' [əˈtækərz] refers to people or things that carry out an attack or assault. It can be used to describe a wide range of situations, from physical assaults to cyber attacks. Phrases like 'terrorist attackers' and 'serial attackers' provide more specific contexts. 'Attackers' is a formal term, but it can also be used informally as 'bad guys' or 'perps.'
