What does aggressor mean?
Aggressor means The person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression; that begins hostility or a quarrel; an assailant..
Aggressor
/əˈɡɹɛsə/ · noun
Meaning
The person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression; that begins hostility or a quarrel; an assailant..
Example Sentences
Hitler and the Japanese generals miscalculated badly, 10 years ago, when they thought we would not be able to use our economic power effectively for the defeat of aggression. Let would-be aggressors make no such mistake today.
Synonyms for aggressor
Antonyms for aggressor
Related Words
Word Forms
- aggressors
- aggressour
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for aggressor?
Common synonyms include assailant, attacker.
What is the opposite of aggressor?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use aggressor in a sentence?
Hitler and the Japanese generals miscalculated badly, 10 years ago, when they thought we would not be able to use our economic power effectively for the defeat of aggression. Let would-be aggressors make no such mistake today.
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