aggressor

//əˈɡrɛsər//
B2Frequency Level 12Neutral
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Noun

aggressorSingular
aggressorsPlural
1

A person, group, or country that attacks another first or initiates hostilities without provocation.

The international community condemned the aggressor for starting the conflict.

2

Someone who behaves in a hostile or violent manner toward others.

The police identified the aggressor in the street fight.