Aggressor and Belligerent

Aggressor

Aggressor noun - One that starts armed conflict against another especially without reasonable cause.
Usage example: these pocket-size states had formed an alliance to deter potential aggressors
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Synonyms for Aggressor

Belligerent and aggressor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Belligerent" instead a noun "Aggressor".

Belligerent

Belligerent noun - Someone who fights (or is fighting).

Aggressor and belligerent are semantically related. You can use "Aggressor" instead a noun "Belligerent".

Nearby Word: belligerency
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