(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 prolonged armed struggle
A robbery at gunpoint
A method or set of methods for doing or organizing something
Violent or hostile behavior
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
A sudden swoop or spring
Offense
An attack made in relation or response to an attack by one's opponents
The crime of forcing another person to engage in coitus against their will
The action of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat of force
An act of disloyalty
The act of besieging, or the state of being besieged
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 destroy or disrupt by means of sabotage
To drink or consume a liquid, typically greedily
To cause anguish or distress to
To be hiding, waiting to ambush or attack someone
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf
To engage in hostilities or an altercation
To make an effort at doing something
Start doing something with vigour or determination
To accuse of wrongdoing
To spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
Move directly towards someone or something in a purposeful or intimidating manner
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 afflict or haunt with (harm)
To gain access into, or data from, a (computer) system without authorization
To do one's part
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
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