(usually of a disease or condition) The act of being adversely affected
(usually of a disease or condition) To affect adversely
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An aggressive and violent physical act against a person or object
“Police have confirmed they are treating reports of the attack very seriously.”
A military strike or incursion
“We are very concerned about the possibility that foreign troops will launch an attack on our nation.”
An instance of fierce public criticism or opposition
“Arnold launched a blistering attack on the credentials of the opposition party.”
A sudden short bout of an illness or stress
“The heavy pollen is the reason behind my sudden attack of hayfever.”
(usually of a disease or condition) The act of being adversely affected
“A weakened immune system leaves the body open to attack from viruses and infections.”
An aggressive movement into somewhere
A strike with a part of the body or an instrument
A confused fight or scuffle
Violent or hostile behavior
A robbery at gunpoint
A method or set of methods for doing or organizing something
A vigorous action to eliminate, control, or restrict, as through a sudden strike or strict measures
Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt or damage
(computing) A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software
A verbal attack
A physical or mental breakdown
The act of pillaging or raiding a land or area
An attack made in relation or response to an attack by one's opponents
The ability to fight or struggle, especially in the face of adversity
The crime of forcing another person to engage in coitus against their will
An act of disloyalty
A sudden swoop or spring, typically to capture or grab something or someone
An act or remark causing offense, irritation, or annoyance
A burglary or robbery, typically organized
An act of seizing and attempting to stop or throw someone to the ground
To take violent or aggressive action against
“Two men would attack Jessie, but he would fight back.”
To physically assault
“Did not this man attack me with his fists? He did indeed, And even now my cheeks smart with his blows.”
To confront through the use of military force
“The government deployed additional forces to attack known terrorist strongholds.”
To criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly
“Journalists were not impressed with the official's rhetoric and would attack him relentlessly.”
To apply oneself to, or start work on, a given task or issue
“We need to attack the problem now before it exacerbates.”
(usually of a disease or condition) To affect adversely
“The disease would attack my body's defenses and cause me to feel ill for days.”
To defy or put up an opposition to
To clash with in a hostile manner
To destroy or disrupt by means of sabotage
To ambush or ensnare by hiding and unexpectedly intercepting
To drink or consume a liquid, typically greedily
To cause anguish or distress to
To spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf
To do or undertake a task or undertaking
To attempt (something)
To attack or confront someone or a group that is en route to a destination
To select as an object of attention or attack
To gain access into, or data from, a (computer) system without authorization
To attack instead of defending
To consume or erode gradually, resulting in corrosion, destruction, or rust
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
To blame, or find fault with, for a wrongdoing
(idiomatic) To deliver an unexpected blow
To exploit, cheat or deceive for personal gain
(British, informal) To harass or torment someone, typically subtly and repeatedly
To betray someone that has one's trust
To push suddenly or violently in a specified direction
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