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attacker

/əˈtækɚ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person or thing that attacks or causes harm.

    - "The attacker broke into the house and stole valuable items."
    - "The virus is a relentless attacker of computer systems."

Pronunciation
  1. /əˈtækɚ/



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Synonyms

centre forward , forward , striker
Rhymes
Words rhyming with attacker
hacker , whacker , quacker
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Attacker (en) : A person or thing that attacks or causes harm.

  2. Attacker (en) : Someone who attacks or assaults someone else, especially in a violent or aggressive way.

  3. Attacker (en) : A person or team that competes against another in a contest or game.


Variants
List of all variants of attacker that leads to same result
attack , attacked , attacker , attackers , attacking , attacks , counter-attack , counter-attacked , counter-attacker , counter-attackers , counter-attacking , counter-attacks , counterattack , counterattacked , counterattacker , counterattackers , counterattacking , counterattacks
Forms
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attack, attacks, attacking


Etymology
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From Old French ataquier, from ataquer, to attack.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'attacker' is used in various fields, including computer security and sports.

  2. In the video game 'Super Smash Bros.', players can choose various 'attackers' or characters to battle against each other.


Related Concepts
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  1. Aggressor: A person who initiates or instigates a conflict or attack.

  2. Assailant: A person who attacks or assaults someone else.


Culture
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In literature, attackers are often depicted as villains or antagonists, causing harm or conflict to the protagonist. In art, attackers may be portrayed as warriors or soldiers, symbolizing power and strength.

How to Memorize "attacker"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person wearing a mask and carrying a weapon, ready to attack.
    - Visualize a group of soldiers charging towards their enemy.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a person or thing causing harm.
    - Think of the word as a synonym for 'aggressor' or 'assailant'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'attacker' starts with the letter 'A' and has the sound of 'ack' in 'back'.
    - Create a sentence using the word: 'The attacker approached the village, armed with a sword and a shield'.


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