aggressor
Translation
aggressor, attacker, invader
Examples
The country was seen as the aggressor in the conflict.
The country was seen as the aggressor in the conflict.
Grammar Patterns
the aggressor ((in sth.)) the person or country that starts a fight The country was seen as the aggressor in the conflict.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attacker, assailant, invader; Antonyms: victim, defender
Etymology
From Latin 'aggressor', from 'aggredi' (to attack). The '-or' suffix denotes a person who does something.
Memory Tips
The '-or' suffix often means 'a person who does X', like 'actor' or 'director'. An 'aggressor' is a person who aggresses.