attacker
/əˈtækɚ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: attackers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Someone who attacks.
Noun
Examples
[…] expecting the woman to take her attacker into physical custody is tantamount to preventing the arrest. If she could handle him, she probably would not need to call the police in the first place.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
One of the players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “attacker” mean?
Someone who attacks.
Is “attacker” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.