as in invader
one that starts armed conflict against another especially without reasonable cause
a group of smaller states had formed an alliance to deter potential aggressors
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Recent Examples of aggressor
And victims, of course, should not be held up as aggressors.
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Shadi Bartsch, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Featuring a blend of fragrant botanical oils and skin-loving emollients, this quality formula offers lasting hydration to your hands and cuticles and helps keep them protected from day-to-day aggressors such as frequent hand washing, changes in the weather and air conditioning.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
While Trump has appeared to blame Ukraine for starting the war, Americans generally see Russia as the aggressor in the conflict, the Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
—Jason Lange, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
These issues are exacerbated by the onslaught of free radicals found in urban pollution like NYC, as well as the environmental aggressors (i.e., severe weather, dryness and high altitudes) in Aspen.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Shadi Bartsch, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Featuring a blend of fragrant botanical oils and skin-loving emollients, this quality formula offers lasting hydration to your hands and cuticles and helps keep them protected from day-to-day aggressors such as frequent hand washing, changes in the weather and air conditioning.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
While Trump has appeared to blame Ukraine for starting the war, Americans generally see Russia as the aggressor in the conflict, the Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
—Jason Lange, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
These issues are exacerbated by the onslaught of free radicals found in urban pollution like NYC, as well as the environmental aggressors (i.e., severe weather, dryness and high altitudes) in Aspen.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aggressor
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“Aggressor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressor. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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