ATTACK
Scrabble letter values: A1T1T1A1C3K5 = 12
Definition
- verb launch an attack or assault on. — synonyms: assail
- verb attack in speech or writing. — synonyms: round, assail, lash_out, snipe, assault
- verb take the initiative and go on the offensive. — synonyms: aggress
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally. — synonyms: assail, assault, set_on
- verb set to work upon.
- verb begin to injure.
- noun (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons). — synonyms: onslaught, onset, onrush
- noun an offensive move in a sport or game.
- noun intense adverse criticism. — synonyms: fire, flak, flack, blast
- noun ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation. — synonyms: approach, plan_of_attack
- noun the act of attacking. — synonyms: attempt
- noun a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase. — synonyms: tone-beginning
- noun a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition.
- noun the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent).
- noun strong criticism.
Examples
- “begin hostilities or start warfare with”
- “Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II”
- “Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week”