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Definition attack in British English

attack verb

verb
/əˈtæk/

▪ bitterly, fiercely, openly, sharply, strongly, vigorously

1

to use violence to harm a person, animal, or place

Example

It was shortly before midnight when the terrorists attacked.

Example

Two prison officers were brutally attacked with a knife.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault set on
1.1

to use weapons to try to defeat an enemy

Example

The enemy attacked at dawn.

Example

US jets attacked five air defence sites in the north.

Synonyms and related words
attack bayonet be bombed out (of something)
2

to strongly criticize someone or something for their ideas or actions

Example

Opponents attacked the government's plan to increase road tax.

Example

Parliament has been attacked for failing to take action.

Example

The deputy Prime Minister last night attacked the decision as foolish.

Synonyms and related words
attack damn savage
3

to cause damage or disease in something

Example

The virus attacks the body's red blood cells.

Example

The wood had been attacked by a fungus.

Synonyms and related words
damage spoil mark
4

to begin working on something or doing something with enthusiasm and determination

Example

We need to attack the problem now before it gets worse.

Example

She was just about to attack a plate of spaghetti when the phone rang.

Synonyms and related words
start on begin set about
5

to try to score points against an opponent in a game or sport

Example

They attacked with determination and defended well.

Synonyms and related words
a clean sheet aggregate all
Definition attack in British English