attacker
nounUK /əˈtæk.ər/
US /əˈtæk.ɚ/
A person who tries to hurt someone.
The brave dog scared the attacker away.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person or team that tries to score in a game.
The attacker kicked the ball into the goal.
3. A person who says mean things about someone.
The attacker spread rumors about the new student.
4. A person who tries to break into a computer system.
The attacker tried to steal the passwords.