Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
assailant
Noun
/əˈseɪ.lənt/
Definition
A person who attacks someone violently.
Examples
- The assailant fled the scene after the attack.
- Witnesses described the assailant as wearing a dark hoodie.
- The police are searching for the assailant who assaulted the victim.
Meaning
An assailant is someone who engages in an attack, often with the intent to harm another individual.
Synonyms
- Attacker
- Assaulter
- Invader
