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Meaning of the word attacker in English

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attacker

US /əˈtæk.ɚ/
UK /əˈtæk.ər/
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Noun

1.

a person who attacks another person or place

Example:
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The police are searching for the attacker.
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The victim described her attacker to the authorities.
Synonym:
assailant aggressor mugger assassin invader
2.

a player whose main role is to score goals in sports like soccer or hockey

Example:
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The team's main attacker scored a hat-trick.
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She is a formidable attacker on the hockey field.
Synonym:
striker forward scorer
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