Aggressor

Pronunciation: /əɡˈrɛsər/

Aggressor (noun)

  1. A person who starts an attack or behaves in a threatening way towards someone else.
  2. A country or group that begins a war or armed conflict against another.
  3. A person who uses force, threats, or strong pressure to make others do something.

Examples

  • The aggressor pushed forward until the crowd stepped in.
  • Police questioned the aggressor after the fight ended.