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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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