attacker

[əˈtækər]

attacker Definition

a person or thing that carries out a violent or harmful action against someone or something.

Using attacker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attacker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The attacker was armed with a knife.

  • Example

    The company's website was hacked by an attacker.

  • Example

    The victim was able to identify her attacker in a police lineup.

attacker Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with attacker

  • serial attacker

    a person who repeatedly carries out violent or harmful actions against others

    Example

    The police are searching for the serial attacker who has been targeting women in the area.

  • cyber attacker

    a person who carries out attacks on computer systems or networks

    Example

    The company hired a team of experts to protect their systems from cyber attackers.

  • a person who carries out violent attacks for political or ideological reasons

    Example

    The government is taking steps to prevent terrorist attackers from entering the country.

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Summary: attacker in Brief

An 'attacker' [əˈtækər] is a person or thing that carries out a violent or harmful action against someone or something. It can refer to physical attacks, such as with a knife, or digital attacks, such as hacking. Phrases like 'serial attacker' and 'cyber attacker' specify the type of attack being carried out. 'Attacker' is a formal term and can be replaced with 'assailant' or 'aggressor'.