attack
/əˈtæk/
noun
- An act of violence intended to hurt someone or damage something.
- The attack on the embassy shocked the world.
- The dog's attack left the mail carrier with minor injuries.
- The army launched a surprise attack at midnight.
- Strong criticism or negative comments directed at someone or something.
- Her speech was a direct attack on the government's policies.
- He faced a series of attacks from the media.
- The article was an unfair personal attack on the actor.
- A sudden, short period of illness or strong emotion.
- She had a panic attack during the exam.
- I felt an attack of sadness when I heard the news.
- His asthma attack required immediate medical attention.
verb
- To use violence or force to try to hurt someone or damage something.
- A swarm of bees attacked the hikers.
- The dog attacked the intruder in the yard.
- Soldiers attacked the enemy camp at dawn.
- To criticize someone or something strongly and harshly.
- She attacked the plan as being too expensive.
- Newspapers attacked the company for polluting the river.
- The politician attacked his opponent's record during the debate.
- To begin working on a problem or task with energy and determination.
- The team attacked the problem from a new angle.
- We need to attack this project before the deadline.
- He attacked the pile of homework with enthusiasm.
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