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
Instigator is a synonym for aggressor in attacker topic. In some cases you can use "Instigator" instead a noun "Aggressor". popular alternative
Instigator
Instigator noun - A person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent.
Aggressor is a synonym for instigator. You can use "Aggressor" instead a noun "Instigator". popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- champion and aggressor
- champion and instigator
- firebrand and aggressor
- firebrand and instigator
- rascal and aggressor
- rascal and instigator
- invader and aggressor
- invader and instigator
- assailant and aggressor
- assailant and instigator
- attacker and aggressor
- attacker and instigator
- raider and aggressor
- raider and instigator
How words are described
| true | true aggressor | true instigator |
| sexual | sexual aggressor | sexual instigator |
| mysterious | mysterious aggressor | mysterious instigator |
| primary | primary aggressor | primary instigator |
| Other adjectives: unknown. | ||
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