Assailant
Assailant noun - One who violently sets upon another.
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Synonyms for Assailant
Harasser and assailant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Harasser" instead a noun "Assailant".
Harasser
Harasser noun - A person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another.
Usage example: the firm takes the issue of sexual harassment very seriously, and harassers are harshly disciplined
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