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Attack
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Attack
/ə'tæk/
To use force against someone or something to cause harm or damage.
Synonyms:
assault
strike
offensive
onslaught
raid
Antonyms:
defense
protection
shield
guard
preservation
Examples:
This man
attacked
me,' I said.
We've had some animal
attacks
in these parts.
G
erman eyes attacking French eyes.
Etymology:
Originates from Middle English, derived from Old French
ataquer
, from Italian
attaccare
, based on Old Provençal
atacar
meaning
to attach or connect
.
Usage Statistics:
130 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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