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attacker

[/əˈtækər/]
nounpl: attackers
atacante
1. a person who attacks or assaults another person
The attacker was arrested by police.
O atacante foi preso pela polícia.
2. in sports, a player whose primary role is to score goals or points
The team's best attacker scored a hat-trick.
O melhor atacante do time marcou um hat-trick.
3. in cybersecurity, a person or entity attempting to breach systems or networks
Cybersecurity experts are tracking the attacker's methods.
Especialistas em cibersegurança estão rastreando os métodos do atacante.
NYC Slang
aggressor or perp (perpetrator)
Synonyms
aggressorassailantstriker
Antonyms
defendervictim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atacante
most common usage, applies to sports and general assault contexts
São Paulo
agressor
alternative term emphasizing the aggressive nature
Portugal
atacante
standard usage, particularly in sports

Related Idioms & Phrases

attacker and defender
under attack
on the attack
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