(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.”
A strike with a part of the body or an instrument
The state of being reprobated
A prolonged armed struggle
A robbery at gunpoint
A method or set of methods for doing or organizing something
The act of cleaning or tidying something
Violent or hostile behavior
An organized activity involving a number of people
Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt or damage
Decree of condemnation toward one or more persons, especially in the Roman antiquity
(computing) A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software
A verbal attack
A physical or mental breakdown
A sudden swoop or spring
An act of consuming agricultural resources (crops, livestock), especially as plunder
An unexpected affront or rejection that causes offense
Entire perspective
An attack made in relation or response to an attack by one's opponents
An act of disloyalty
The act of besieging, or the state of being besieged
Brainstorm or aberration
The crime, typically committed by a man, of forcing another person to have sexual intercourse with the offender against their will
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 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 make hurtful and untrue comments about
To destroy or disrupt by means of sabotage
To drink or consume a liquid
To defy or put up an opposition to
Hit or strike heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt implement
To bombard with bombs or artillery
To cause anguish or distress to
To engage in an altercation
To be hiding, waiting to ambush or attack someone
To assault or abuse someone, especially indecently
To confront or come up against
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf
To make an effort
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