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aggressore

/aɡɡresˈsore/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

attacker, aggressor

  • a person or entity that initiates an attack or assault against another

In a sentence

La vittima è riuscita a fornire una descrizione dettagliata del suo aggressore.

The victim managed to provide a detailed description of her attacker.

La polizia sta ancora cercando l'aggressore fuggito dopo lo scontro.

Police are still looking for the attacker who fled after the clash.

Non sei riuscito a vedere il volto dell'aggressore nel buio?

Couldn't you see the attacker's face in the dark?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
aggressoremasculine · singular
aggressorimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • The feminine form is 'aggressrice' (rarely 'aggressora').
  • Regularly used in legal, news, and military contexts.

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