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Aggressor

usgb/əˈɡresər/Volume
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First Strike

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

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The country was condemned for being the aggressor in the international dispute.
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Negative Implication

Implies wrongdoing; the aggressor often carries blame.

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The U.N. demanded sanctions against the aggressor state.
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Conflict Analysis

Useful in discussions evaluating who started a conflict or dispute.

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