Associations to the word «Assailant»

Wiktionary

ASSAILANT, noun. Someone who attacks or assails another violently, or criminally; an attacker.
ASSAILANT, noun. (figuratively) (by extension) A hostile critic or opponent.
ASSAILANT, adjective. Assailing; attacking.

Dictionary definition

ASSAILANT, noun. Someone who attacks.

Wise words

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