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The definition of attack

15 Definitions of: attack

    1. verb, to launch a physical assault (against) with or without weapons; begin hostilities (with)
    2. verb, to take the initiative in a game, sport, etc
    3. verb, to direct hostile words or writings at; criticize or abuse vehemently
    4. verb, to turn one's mind or energies vigorously to (a job, problem, etc)
    5. verb, to begin to injure or affect adversely; corrode, corrupt, or infect
    6. verb, to attempt to rape
    7. noun, the act or an instance of attacking
    8. noun, strong criticism or abuse
    9. noun, an offensive move in a game, sport, etc
    10. noun, commencement of a task, etc
    11. noun, any sudden and usually severe manifestation of a disease or disorder
    12. noun, the attack ball games the players in a team whose main role is to attack the opponents' goal or territory
    13. noun, music decisiveness in beginning a passage, movement, or piece
    14. noun, music the speed with which a note reaches its maximum volume
    15. noun, an attempted rape
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Synonyms: spasm, assail, campaign, criticism, disparage, aggression, mug, assault, charge, strike And more...
Antonyms: defence, defend
 

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