attack

1 of 3

verb

at·tack ə-ˈtak How to pronounce attack (audio)

attacked; attacking; attacks

transitive verb

: to set upon or work against forcefully

attack an enemy fortification

: to assail with unfriendly or bitter words

a politician verbally attacked by critics

: to begin to affect or to act on injuriously

plants attacked by aphids

: to set to work on

attack a problem

: to begin to eat (food) eagerly

At the table he attacked his meal with such singleminded ferocity as to be, as Boswell put it, disgusting to those whose sensations were delicate.

Donald R. DeGlopper

chess : to threaten (a piece) with immediate capture

intransitive verb

: to make an attack

They were unprepared when the enemy attacked.

attacker noun

plural attackers

attack

2 of 3

noun

plural attacks

: the act of attacking with physical force or unfriendly words : assault

the victim of a knife attack

a verbal attack

: a belligerent or antagonistic action

launched an attack against his political opponents

: a fit of sickness

especially : an active episode of a chronic or recurrent disease

an attack of bronchitis

: a period of being strongly affected by something (such as a desire or mood)

an attack of the jitters

: an aggressive attempt to take or extend a lead over others in a race (such as a bicycle race)

… he crushed his rivals in the first mountain stages by going on relatively long solo attacks.

Samuel Abt

: an offensive or scoring action

won the game with an 8-hit attack

: offensive players or the positions taken up by them

: the setting to work on some undertaking

made a new attack on the problem

a new plan of attack

: the beginning of destructive action (as by a chemical agent)

music : the act or manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

attack

3 of 3

adjective

: designed, planned, or used for carrying out a military attack

an attack helicopter

: expressing or involving aggressively negative and harsh criticism of someone (such as a political opponent)

attack ads

Early in my magazine career, I at times participated in a form of attack journalism that today fills me with remorse—picking a target and sending out a reporter to bring back the scalp.

Daniel Okrent

Phrases

on the attack

: making an attack

The soldiers were on the attack.

—often used in the phrase go on the attack with the meaning "to begin attacking"

Last week he challenged Bradley to debate him and went on the attack, accusing his challenger of "disloyalty" to the party …

Matt Bai

under attack

: in the process of being attacked

soldiers under attack

a politician who is under attack from his opponents

—often used in the phrase come under attack with the meaning "to begin being attacked"

a theory that has recent come under attack

Example Sentences

Verb He attacked the guard with a knife. Troops attacked the fortress at dawn. The troops attacked at dawn. People are attacking the mayor for breaking campaign promises. The professor has been widely attacked for her position on the issue. Did you see the way the kids attacked that pizza? Noun The immune system is the body's defense against attack by germs. The spray protects plants from attacks by many common pests. The surprise attack came at dawn. There is a threat of nuclear attack. There have been many attacks against the professor for her position on the issue. The newspaper editorial is an attack on policy-makers. Adjective The bombers were in attack formation. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Political opponents saw Monday’s speech as an opportunity to attack Harris and Biden.

Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Critics say the nonprofit employs highly deceptive editing to attack targets such as teachers’ unions.

Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Sep. 2022 Legal teams for Kelly and two co-defendants now get their chance to attack the government’s case.

Michael Tarm, ajc, 30 Aug. 2022 Would large militias attack government institutions, or would a war be limited to haphazard acts by individuals and small guerrilla factions?

Marc Fisher, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Aug. 2022 Right after America and its allies left Afghanistan, that gave an incentive to Russia to attack Ukraine.

Lindsay Kornick, Fox News, 22 Aug. 2022 Some of the criticisms came from political opponents who would seize on any opportunity to attack the president, said Musaieva, the newspaper editor, in an interview.

Liz Sly, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Firefighters had to employ the use of their aerial device to attack most of the fire to avoid putting firefighters in danger, Pruitt said.

The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 Artillery units will also be able to provide support to ground forces that was previously supplied by strike fighters and attack helicopters.

Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 12 Aug. 2022

Noun

Sure, there have been some hiccups in camp as the starters get used to the streamlined attack, which features more zone assignments than man calls.

Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Godschall and middle hitter Skylar Brown galvanized Centennial’s attack with kills early on.

Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 The group also stymied U of L’s rushing attack, which was led by newcomer Tiyon Evans, who finished with a team-best 89 rushing yards.

Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 4 Sep. 2022 The attack on Fernández de Kirchner, who served as the country's President from 2007 to 2015 before taking office as vice president in 2019, has shocked the nation and wider region.

Lindsay Isaac, Ignacio Giron, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 The shooter who terrorized a Colorado movie theater in 2012 charged more than $9,000 worth of guns, ammunition and tactical gear in the two months leading up to his attack, which killed 12 people and injured 70.

Clare Hymes, CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 Shutting down the Diablos’ passing attack will be a challenge, but if the pass rush is effective, beware.

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 The Panthers attack behind QB Russell Chavez and RB Derek McClintic.

John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 In another development related to the Capitol attack, a lawyer for the Oath Keepers militia group was arrested on Thursday in Texas.

Jan Wolfe, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022

Adjective

Among its findings are that most attackers exhibit indicators of pre-attack behavior.

Brooke Baitinger, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 Among its findings are that most attackers exhibit indicators of pre-attack behavior.

Brooke Baitinger, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 Many of the reactionary shifts in public opinion after 9/11 have reverted to pre-attack levels, according to fresh analysis by Pew Research Center.

Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Sep. 2021 Then, with the click of a button, the original data can be immediately rolled back to its pre-attack state, essentially rendering ransomware threats impotent.

Yuen Pin Yeap, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2021 See More

Kids Definition

attack 1 of 2

verb

at·tack ə-ˈtak How to pronounce attack (audio)

attacked; attacking

: to take strong action against : try to hurt, injure, or destroy

Troops attacked the fortress at dawn.

: to use harsh words against : criticize harshly

People attacked the plan as being too complicated.

: to begin to affect or to act upon harmfully

A disease attacked our crops.

: to start to work on in a determined and eager way

She attacked the problem.

attack

2 of 2

noun

: a violent, harmful, or destructive act against someone or something

a shark attack

: strong criticism

a verbal attack

: the setting to work on some undertaking

They made a new attack on the problem.

: a sudden short period of suffering from an illness or of being affected by a strong emotion

an asthma attack

an attack of nerves

Legal Definition

attack

noun

at·tack

: an attempt to prove something invalid or incorrect especially through judicial procedures

made an attack on the will as not properly witnessed

specifically : an attempt to have the judgment of a court corrected or overruled

— collateral attack

: an attack on a judgment made during or by a proceeding brought for a different purpose see also habeas corpus ad subjiciendum at habeas corpus

— direct attack

: an attack on a judgment made in a proceeding (as an appeal) brought for the specific purpose of having the judgment corrected or overturned

单词	attacked
释义	attack 1 of 3 verb at·tack ə-ˈtak attacked; attacking; attacks transitive verb 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 At the table he attacked his meal with such singleminded ferocity as to be, as Boswell put it, disgusting to those whose sensations were delicate. Donald R. DeGlopper 5 chess : to threaten (a piece) with immediate capture intransitive verb : to make an attack They were unprepared when the enemy attacked. attacker noun plural attackers attack 2 of 3 noun plural attacks 1 : the act of attacking with physical force or unfriendly words : assault the victim of a knife attack a verbal attack 2 : a belligerent or antagonistic action launched an attack against his political opponents 3 a : a fit of sickness especially : an active episode of a chronic or recurrent disease an attack of bronchitis b : a period of being strongly affected by something (such as a desire or mood) an attack of the jitters c : an aggressive attempt to take or extend a lead over others in a race (such as a bicycle race) … he crushed his rivals in the first mountain stages by going on relatively long solo attacks. Samuel Abt 4 a : an offensive or scoring action won the game with an 8-hit attack b : offensive players or the positions taken up by them 5 : the setting to work on some undertaking made a new attack on the problem a new plan of attack 6 : the beginning of destructive action (as by a chemical agent) 7 music : the act or manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase attack 3 of 3 adjective 1 : designed, planned, or used for carrying out a military attack an attack helicopter 2 : expressing or involving aggressively negative and harsh criticism of someone (such as a political opponent) attack ads Early in my magazine career, I at times participated in a form of attack journalism that today fills me with remorse—picking a target and sending out a reporter to bring back the scalp. Daniel Okrent Phrases on the attack : making an attack The soldiers were on the attack. —often used in the phrase go on the attack with the meaning "to begin attacking" Last week he challenged Bradley to debate him and went on the attack, accusing his challenger of "disloyalty" to the party … Matt Bai under attack : in the process of being attacked soldiers under attack a politician who is under attack from his opponents —often used in the phrase come under attack with the meaning "to begin being attacked" a theory that has recent come under attack Synonyms Verb assail assault beset bushwhack charge descend (on or upon) go in (on) jump (on) pounce (on or upon) raid rush set on sic sick storm strike trash turn (on) Noun aggression assault attempt blitz blitzkrieg charge coup de main descent offense offence offensive onset onslaught raid rush strike See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He attacked the guard with a knife. Troops attacked the fortress at dawn. The troops attacked at dawn. People are attacking the mayor for breaking campaign promises. The professor has been widely attacked for her position on the issue. Did you see the way the kids attacked that pizza? Noun The immune system is the body's defense against attack by germs. The spray protects plants from attacks by many common pests. The surprise attack came at dawn. There is a threat of nuclear attack. There have been many attacks against the professor for her position on the issue. The newspaper editorial is an attack on policy-makers. Adjective The bombers were in attack formation. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Political opponents saw Monday’s speech as an opportunity to attack Harris and Biden. Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Critics say the nonprofit employs highly deceptive editing to attack targets such as teachers’ unions. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Sep. 2022 Legal teams for Kelly and two co-defendants now get their chance to attack the government’s case. Michael Tarm, ajc, 30 Aug. 2022 Would large militias attack government institutions, or would a war be limited to haphazard acts by individuals and small guerrilla factions? Marc Fisher, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Aug. 2022 Right after America and its allies left Afghanistan, that gave an incentive to Russia to attack Ukraine. Lindsay Kornick, Fox News, 22 Aug. 2022 Some of the criticisms came from political opponents who would seize on any opportunity to attack the president, said Musaieva, the newspaper editor, in an interview. Liz Sly, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Firefighters had to employ the use of their aerial device to attack most of the fire to avoid putting firefighters in danger, Pruitt said. The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 Artillery units will also be able to provide support to ground forces that was previously supplied by strike fighters and attack helicopters. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 12 Aug. 2022 Noun Sure, there have been some hiccups in camp as the starters get used to the streamlined attack, which features more zone assignments than man calls. Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Godschall and middle hitter Skylar Brown galvanized Centennial’s attack with kills early on. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 The group also stymied U of L’s rushing attack, which was led by newcomer Tiyon Evans, who finished with a team-best 89 rushing yards. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 4 Sep. 2022 The attack on Fernández de Kirchner, who served as the country's President from 2007 to 2015 before taking office as vice president in 2019, has shocked the nation and wider region. Lindsay Isaac, Ignacio Giron, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 The shooter who terrorized a Colorado movie theater in 2012 charged more than $9,000 worth of guns, ammunition and tactical gear in the two months leading up to his attack, which killed 12 people and injured 70. Clare Hymes, CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 Shutting down the Diablos’ passing attack will be a challenge, but if the pass rush is effective, beware. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 The Panthers attack behind QB Russell Chavez and RB Derek McClintic. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 In another development related to the Capitol attack, a lawyer for the Oath Keepers militia group was arrested on Thursday in Texas. Jan Wolfe, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Adjective Among its findings are that most attackers exhibit indicators of pre-attack behavior. Brooke Baitinger, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 Among its findings are that most attackers exhibit indicators of pre-attack behavior. Brooke Baitinger, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 Among its findings are that most attackers exhibit indicators of pre-attack behavior. Brooke Baitinger, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 Among its findings are that most attackers exhibit indicators of pre-attack behavior. Brooke Baitinger, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 Among its findings are that most attackers exhibit indicators of pre-attack behavior. Brooke Baitinger, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 Among its findings are that most attackers exhibit indicators of pre-attack behavior. Brooke Baitinger, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 Many of the reactionary shifts in public opinion after 9/11 have reverted to pre-attack levels, according to fresh analysis by Pew Research Center. Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Sep. 2021 Then, with the click of a button, the original data can be immediately rolled back to its pre-attack state, essentially rendering ransomware threats impotent. Yuen Pin Yeap, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Verb, Noun, and Adjective Middle French attaquer, from Old Italian estaccare to attach, from stacca* stake, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English staca First Known Use Verb circa 1576, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing attack angle of attack anxiety attack attack dog brain attack banzai attack come under attack heart attack go on the attack nearly gave someone a heart attack counter-attack plan of attack transient ischemic attack under attack to come under attack in attack panic attack on the attack See More angle of attack anxiety attack attack dog brain attack banzai attack come under attack heart attack go on the attack nearly gave someone a heart attack counter-attack plan of attack transient ischemic attack under attack to come under attack in attack panic attack on the attack See More Kids Definition attack 1 of 2 verb at·tack ə-ˈtak attacked; attacking 1 : to take strong action against : try to hurt, injure, or destroy Troops attacked the fortress at dawn. 2 : to use harsh words against : criticize harshly People attacked the plan as being too complicated. 3 : to begin to affect or to act upon harmfully A disease attacked our crops. 4 : to start to work on in a determined and eager way She attacked the problem. attack 2 of 2 noun 1 : a violent, harmful, or destructive act against someone or something a shark attack 2 : strong criticism a verbal attack 3 : the setting to work on some undertaking They made a new attack on the problem. 4 : a sudden short period of suffering from an illness or of being affected by a strong emotion an asthma attack an attack of nerves Medical Definition attack 1 of 2 transitive verb at·tack ə-ˈtak : to begin to affect or to act on injuriously tumors attacked the kidneys attacked by a fever attack 2 of 2 noun : a fit of sickness especially : an active episode of a chronic or recurrent disease Legal Definition attack noun at·tack : an attempt to prove something invalid or incorrect especially through judicial procedures made an attack on the will as not properly witnessed specifically : an attempt to have the judgment of a court corrected or overruled — collateral attack : an attack on a judgment made during or by a proceeding brought for a different purpose see also habeas corpus ad subjiciendum at habeas corpus — direct attack : an attack on a judgment made in a proceeding (as an appeal) brought for the specific purpose of having the judgment corrected or overturned attacked verb past tense of attack 1 as in assaulted to take sudden, violent action against our dog unexpectedly attacked the mailman, sinking his teeth into the startled man's leg Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance assaulted raided stormed struck ambushed robbed charged swarmed invaded assailed rushed bushwhacked trashed set at sicced beset set on sicked set upon bombed flew at surprised besieged sacked flanked rounded on mobbed went at pitched into beat up on waylaid tore into bombarded mugged descended (on or upon) blitzed lit into plundered ravaged battered jumped (on) looted turned (on) nuked went in (on) pounced (on or upon) buffeted cannonaded barraged pillaged bum-rushed cannoned ambuscaded beleaguered overran plastered pressed enveloped harried surprized ganged up (on) forayed banged away (at) Antonyms & Near Antonyms defended protected secured covered guarded shielded 2 as in slammed to criticize harshly and usually publicly the mayor and all his aides were attacked mercilessly in the press when the scandal erupted Synonyms & Similar Words slammed scolded abused blasted assailed insulted criticized savaged harassed bashed excoriated cursed trashed lambasted vituperated castigated scathed berated tied into reprimanded potshot reviled harangued belabored beat up on sailed into affronted slandered disparaged blasphemed vilified whipped lit into jumped (on) libeled belittled harried chastised rebuked execrated profaned traduced libelled slurred aspersed imprecated bad-mouthed fulminated blackguarded chided chid put down lashed (out) laced (into) Antonyms & Near Antonyms praised commended hailed complimented acclaimed lauded 3 as in tackled to start work on energetically Courtney attacked the huge mess in her room with determination and enthusiasm Synonyms & Similar Words tackled approached pursued undertook addressed had at pitched into went at sailed into faced tore into lit into waded (in or into) dove (into) pitched in dived (into) focussed (on) buckled (down to) settled (down) plunged (in) fell (to) concentrated (on) focused (on) zeroed (in on) took up knuckled down (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms avoided evaded shunned played poked fooled messed lagged trifled dawdled idled fiddled (around) dallied dillydallied puttered (around) pottered (around) monkeyed (around) See More
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