(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
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 and hostile behaviour
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
Offense
An attack made to counter an enemy's attack
Entire perspective
The act of besieging, or the state of being besieged
A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position
An act of disloyalty
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 sudden, violent 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 destroy or disrupt by means of sabotage
To swallow in liquid form
Hit or strike heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt implement
To use bombs or artillery against
To engage in an altercation
To cause persistent suffering to
To assault or abuse (a person, especially a woman or child) sexually
To lie in wait for and attack by surprise
To enter into contest or conflict with
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf
To influence, usually emotionally
To make an effort
Start doing something with vigour or determination
To persistently carry out attacks on (an enemy or an enemy's territory)
To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion)
Wear away
Machine-gun
To spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
Knock to the ground
Select as an object of attention or attack
To afflict or haunt with (harm)
Punish repeatedly and unfairly
To gain access into, or data from, a (computer) system without authorization
To accuse or bring criminal charges against
To do one's part
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
Attack, terrorize
To betray someone that has one's trust
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