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- Dictionaryattack/əˈtak/
verb
- 1. take aggressive military action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force: "in February the Germans attacked Verdun" Similar Opposite
- 2. criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly: "he attacked the government's defence policy" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. an aggressive and violent act against a person or place: "he was killed in an attack on a checkpoint" Similar
- 2. an instance of fierce public criticism or opposition: "he launched a stinging attack on the Prime Minister" Similar Opposite
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ATTACK definition: 1. to try to hurt or defeat using violence: 2. to criticize someone strongly: 3. If something…. Learn more.
1. : to set upon or work against forcefully. attack an enemy fortification. 2. : to assail with unfriendly or bitter words. a politician verbally attacked by critics. 3. : to begin to affect or to act on injuriously. plants attacked by aphids. 4. a. : to set to work on. attack a problem. b. : to begin to eat (food) eagerly.
to blame or abuse violently or bitterly. to direct unfavorable criticism against; criticize severely; argue with strongly: He attacked his opponent's statement. Synonyms: abuse, oppugn, impugn, censure. Antonyms: defend. to try to destroy, especially with verbal abuse: to attack the mayor's reputation.
attack is the most general word and applies to a beginning of hostilities, esp. those definitely planned: to attack from ambush. assail implies vehement, sudden, and sometimes repeated attack: to assail with weapons or with gossip. assault almost always implies bodily violence: to assault with intent to kill.
[countable, uncountable] an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill somebody. Five people were killed in the attacks that took place last night. attack on/upon somebody/something the recent series of deadly terrorist attacks on European cities. a violent attack upon a police officer.
When you attack, you charge or advance violently. It's scary to watch a big dog attack a smaller dog. In the military, an attack is an advance of troops or the use of armed force against an enemy.
a violent act intended to hurt or damage someone or something: a terrorist attack on the capital. Fewer examples. Harris intervened to stop the attack. He denies any involvement in the attack. She died within minutes of the attack. There have been several racist attacks in the area. She denies any involvement in the attack. attack noun (CRITICISM)
at·tack. (ə-tăk′) v. at·tacked, at·tack·ing, at·tacks. v.tr. 1. To set upon with violent force. 2. To criticize strongly or in a hostile manner. 3. To start work on with purpose and vigor: attack a problem. 4. To act on in a detrimental way; cause harm to: a disease that attacks the central nervous system; lawn furniture attacked by corrosion. 5.
/əˈtæk/ Verb Forms. use violence. [intransitive, transitive] to use violence to try to hurt or kill somebody. Most dogs will not attack unless provoked. attack somebody/something Terrorists attacked several targets across the city. A woman was brutally attacked by a gang of youths.
attack. noun. /əˈtæk/ violence. [countable, uncountable] attack (on somebody) an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill someone a series of racist attacks A child is recovering in the hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
