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⚔️attack

verb
/əˈtæk/
attachment attacked
attack definition card — visual illustration of the meaning attack synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison attack collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

to use force to try to harm a person, group, or place
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

Example Sentences

The army attacked the enemy base at dawn.

The enemy forces attacked at dawn.

Example Expressions

heart attack

Synonyms

assault, strike, charge, raid, ambush, criticize
Entry 1
assault, strike, charge, raid, ambush
Entry 2
assault, strike, raid, criticize

Antonyms

defend, protect, guard, retreat, praise
Entry 1
defend, protect, guard
Entry 2
defend, protect, retreat, praise

Collocations

launch an attack, under attack, sudden attack, heart attack, attack enemy, attack problem, attack position, attack verbally, attack suddenly
Entry 1
launch an attack, under attack, sudden attack, heart attack
Entry 2
attack enemy, attack problem, attack position, attack verbally, attack suddenly

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