
Aggressor
First Strike
Refers to initiating a conflict; often used in military and political contexts.

The country was condemned for being the aggressor in the international dispute.
Negative Implication
Implies wrongdoing; the aggressor often carries blame.

The U.N. demanded sanctions against the aggressor state.
Conflict Analysis
Useful in discussions evaluating who started a conflict or dispute.

Historians debated which side was truly the aggressor in the war.
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