attack
[əˈtæk]
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attack
verb
- to act violently against (someone or something) : to try to hurt, injure, or destroy (something or someone) —often used as (be) attacked
- to criticize (someone or something) in a very harsh and severe way
- to begin to work on or deal with (something, such as a problem) in a determined and eager way
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attack
noun
- a violent, harmful, or destructive act against someone or something —often + on
- harmful or destructive action against something by a disease, insect, chemical, etc.
- an attempt by a military force to defeat an enemy : a military offensive
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attack
adjective
- designed for or used in a military attack
