Attack (Noun)
Meaning 1
The onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent); "the film was sensitive to attack by acids"; "open to attack by the elements".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
Intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The enemy launched a surprise attack on the city, catching the defenders off guard.
- The general planned a massive attack on the enemy's stronghold, involving air, land, and sea forces.
- The attack on the fortified position was repelled with heavy losses on both sides.
- The troops were ordered to prepare for an imminent attack, with artillery and infantry units on high alert.
- The attack began at dawn, with a barrage of artillery fire followed by a wave of infantry advancing across no man's land.
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Meaning 4
A decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
An offensive move in a sport or game; "they won the game with a 10-hit attack in the 9th inning".
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Meaning 6
Ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation; "his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"; "an attack on inflation"; "his plan of attack was misguided".
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Meaning 7
The act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life".
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Meaning 8
A sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition; "an attack of diarrhea".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 9
Strong criticism; "he published an unexpected attack on my work".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.