attack
Seed from Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025
Meanings by context
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- definition (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
- definition an offensive move in a sport or game
- definition intense adverse criticism
- definition ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
- definition the act of attacking
- definition a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
- definition a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
- definition the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
- definition strong criticism
- definition launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
- definition attack in speech or writing
- definition take the initiative and go on the offensive
- definition attack someone physically or emotionally
- definition set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
- definition begin to injure