ATTACKER

attacker, aggressor, assailant, assaulter

(noun) someone who attacks

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

attacker (plural attackers)

Someone who attacks.

(soccer) One of the players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.

Synonyms

• (soccer position): centre forward, forward, striker

Anagrams

• reattack

Source: Wiktionary


At*tack"er, n.

Definition: One who attacks.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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