attacker

Word parts

attack + -er

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈtækɚ/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular attacker

Plural attackers

1. (countable) An attacker is someone who attacks someone else, usually out of violence.

   A hacker is an attacker that tries to enter other people's systems illegally.

2. (countable) (sports) An attacker is a player who tries to score goals or points for their own team.