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Meaning of the word attack in English

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attack

US /əˈtæk/
UK /əˈtæk/
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Noun

1.

an aggressive and violent act against a person or place

Example:
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The army launched a surprise attack on the enemy.
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He suffered a severe heart attack.
Synonym:
assaultraidonslaughtoffensivestrike
2.

strong criticism or opposition

Example:
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The politician faced a fierce attack from the media.
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Her latest book came under attack for its controversial themes.
Synonym:
criticismcondemnationdenunciationcensurereproach

Verb

1.

to launch an aggressive and violent act against a person or place

Example:
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The soldiers were ordered to attack at dawn.
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The disease can attack the nervous system.
Synonym:
assaultraidchargestrikeinvade
2.

to criticize or oppose strongly

Example:
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The opposition party continued to attack the government's policies.
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Critics attacked the film for its lack of originality.
Synonym:
criticizecondemndenouncecensurereproach
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