attacking Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
assail; attack.
- Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
- Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week
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verb attack in speech or writing
lash out; attack; assault; assail; snipe; round.
- The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker
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verb take the initiative and go on the offensive
aggress; attack.
- The Serbs attacked the village at night
- The visiting team started to attack
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verb attack someone physically or emotionally
assail; assault; attack; set on.
- The mugger assaulted the woman
- Nightmares assailed him regularly
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verb set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
attack.
- I attacked the problem as soon as I got out of bed
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verb begin to injure
attack.
- The cancer cells are attacking his liver
- Rust is attacking the metal
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adjective satellite disposed to attack
assaultive.
