der Aggressor
Translation
aggressor, attacker
Examples
Das Land wurde als Aggressor bezeichnet.
The country was labeled as the aggressor.
Der Aggressor startete einen überraschenden Angriff.
The aggressor launched a surprise attack.
Grammar Patterns
der Aggressor the aggressor The aggressor was internationally condemned.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Angreifer (attacker); Antonyms: Verteidiger (defender)
Etymology
From Latin 'aggressor', from 'aggredi' meaning 'to attack'. The prefix 'ad-' (to) + 'gradi' (to step, go). Literally 'one who steps towards' (to attack).
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'aggressor'. Think of an aggressive person or country.