Canadian English Meaning of attack

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Definitions and Meaning of attack in English

Wordnet

attack (n)

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

an offensive move in a sport or game

intense adverse criticism

ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

the act of attacking

a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)

strong criticism

Wordnet

attack (v)

launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

attack in speech or writing

take the initiative and go on the offensive

attack someone physically or emotionally

set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task

begin to injure

Webster

attack (v. t.)

To fall upon with force; to assail, as with force and arms; to assault.

To assail with unfriendly speech or writing; to begin a controversy with; to attempt to overthrow or bring into disrepute, by criticism or satire; to censure; as, to attack a man, or his opinions, in a pamphlet.

To set to work upon, as upon a task or problem, or some object of labor or investigation.

To begin to affect; to begin to act upon, injuriously or destructively; to begin to decompose or waste.

Webster

attack (v. i.)

To make an onset or attack.

Webster

attack (n.)

The act of attacking, or falling on with force or violence; an onset; an assault; -- opposed to defense.

An assault upon one's feelings or reputation with unfriendly or bitter words.

A setting to work upon some task, etc.

An access of disease; a fit of sickness.

The beginning of corrosive, decomposing, or destructive action, by a chemical agent.

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(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons), an offensive move in a sport or game, intense adverse criticism, ideas or actions intended to deal wit

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defence,Guard,defensive,Opposition,Protection,resistance,Security,shield,shelter

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