aggressor
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for aggressor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The person, group, or country that starts an attack or conflict.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
assailant
assaulter
Antonyms
How to use aggressor
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the aggressor nation
identify the aggressor
Etymology
From Latin aggressor ("attacker"), from the same root as "aggression" and "aggressive."
Full origin of aggressor →Frequently asked questions
What does “aggressor” mean?
The word “aggressor” means the person, group, or country that starts an attack or conflict. In plain terms, whoever starts the fight or attack.
How do you pronounce “aggressor”?
“Aggressor” is pronounced uh-GREH-suh (/əˈɡɹɛsɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “aggressor” in a sentence?
Here is “aggressor” used in a sentence: “The United Nations identified the country as the aggressor.”
What part of speech is “aggressor”?
“Aggressor” is a noun.
Where does the word “aggressor” come from?
The word “aggressor” comes from Latin. From Latin aggressor ("attacker"), from the same root as "aggression" and "aggressive.".
