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assailant

/əˈseɪlənt/ noun · British & US
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What does assailant mean?

noun

A person who attacks or assaults someone or something, often physically. A person who makes a strong attack or criticism on someone or something.

Example

"The police were searching for the assailant who had robbed the bank."

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