Examples of aggressor in a Sentence
Each country accused the other of being the aggressor.
a group of smaller states had formed an alliance to deter potential aggressors
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Again in the second, Minnesota was the early aggressor, with Denisa Krizova’s solo rush to the net ending with a backhand shot sliding just wide of the far post, and Kendall Coyne Schofield getting tripped up on a 2-on-1 rush to the net, drawing the Frost’s second power play.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
In abusive relationships, one partner tends to hold more power or be the primary aggressor.
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Trump's recent criticism of Putin stands out, particularly given his past claims that Russia, despite being the aggressor, has shown greater willingness than Ukraine to pursue a peace deal.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Needless to say, Greenlanders are in no position to defend themselves against Russia, China, or any other such aggressor.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
In abusive relationships, one partner tends to hold more power or be the primary aggressor.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Trump's recent criticism of Putin stands out, particularly given his past claims that Russia, despite being the aggressor, has shown greater willingness than Ukraine to pursue a peace deal.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Needless to say, Greenlanders are in no position to defend themselves against Russia, China, or any other such aggressor.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Aggressor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggressor. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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aggressor
noun
ag·gres·sor
ə-ˈgres-ər 
: a person or country that attacks without reasonable cause
Medical Definition
aggressor
noun
ag·gres·sor
ə-ˈgres-ər
: one who exhibits aggression
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