Definition of «attacker»

An attacker is someone who initiates an aggressive or hostile action against another person, group, or organization. In a general sense, it refers to anyone who engages in violent or destructive behavior towards others. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to any individual or entity that poses a threat or challenge to something else, such as an attacker of a computer system trying to breach its security measures.

Usage examples

The attacker swiftly approached his target from behind.
The cybersecurity team is constantly monitoring the network for any potential attackers.
The attacker lunged at the victim, attempting to snatch her purse.
The police are on the lookout for the attacker who robbed the convenience store last night.
The attacker used a knife to intimidate and threaten his victims.
The cybersecurity measures in place successfully blocked the attacker's attempt to breach the company's database.
The victim managed to fight off her attacker and escape to safety.
The attacker took advantage of a moment of distraction to steal the victim's wallet.
The detective is gathering evidence to identify the attacker in the recent assault case.
The attacker disguised himself as a delivery person to gain access to the building.

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There are a lot of attackers with different styles of play. (justarsenal.com)
Not only our best attacker in games but more than often, our best defender. (goonerholic.com)
The space seen between the midfield platform and medium block allows for attackers to run behind and break with intensity. (kopleft.com)
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Definition of «attacker»

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