Assaulter: meaning, definitions and examples

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assaulter

[ əˈsɔːltər ]

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criminal offense

A person who physically attacks another person with the intent to cause harm or injury.

Synonyms

aggressor, assailant, attacker

Examples of usage

The assaulter was arrested by the police after the violent incident.
The victim identified the assaulter in a police lineup.

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military

A person who leads an attack or assault, especially in a military context.

Synonyms

aggressor, attacker, raider

Examples of usage

The assaulter commanded the troops during the siege.
The assaulter's strategy was successful in breaching the enemy's defenses.

Translations

Translations of the word "assaulter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agressor

🇮🇳 हमलावर

🇩🇪 Angreifer

🇮🇩 penyerang

🇺🇦 нападник

🇵🇱 napastnik

🇯🇵 襲撃者 (shūgeki-sha)

🇫🇷 assaillant

🇪🇸 agresor

🇹🇷 saldırgan

🇰🇷 공격자 (gonggyeokja)

🇸🇦 مهاجم

🇨🇿 útočník

🇸🇰 útočník

🇨🇳 攻击者 (gōngjí zhě)

🇸🇮 napadalec

🇮🇸 árásarmaður

🇰🇿 шабуылдаушы

🇬🇪 თავდამსხმელი

🇦🇿 hücumçu

🇲🇽 agresor

Word origin

The word 'assaulter' is derived from the verb 'assault', which comes from the Latin 'assultare', meaning 'to leap upon, assail'. The term has been used in legal and military contexts to describe individuals who engage in physical attacks or lead assaults. The concept of assault has evolved over time to encompass various forms of aggressive behavior.

See also: assaulted, assaulting, assaults.