aggressors

Definitions

Individuals or groups that initiate an unprovoked attack or act of hostility.

Those who take the first step in an act of aggression or conflict.

Examples

The peace treaty was signed to prevent the aggressors from launching further attacks on the border.

The security forces were tasked with identifying the primary aggressors in the conflict.

Synonyms

attackers assailants invaders assaulting parties belligerents offenders provocateurs

Antonyms

defenders protectors peacekeepers victims guardians pacifists supporters