ATTACK as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
   Synonym(s)
   • tone-beginning (what does tone-beginning mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • beginning (what does beginning mean?)
   • start (what does start mean?)
   • commencement (what does commencement mean?)
2. Meaning
   • an offensive move in a sport or game
   Usage Example(s)
   • they won the game with a 10-hit attack in the 9th inning
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • turn (what does turn mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • counterattack (what does counterattack mean?)
   • counterplay (what does counterplay mean?)
3. Meaning
   • the act of attacking
   Synonym(s)
   • attempt (what does attempt mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • attacks on women increased last year
   • they made an attempt on his life
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • crime (what does crime mean?)
   • law-breaking (what does law-breaking mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • assault (what does assault mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • assail (what does assail mean?)
   • assault (what does assault mean?)
   • set on (what does set on mean?)
   • attack (what does attack mean?)
4. Meaning
   • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
   Synonym(s)
   • approach (what does approach mean?)
   • plan of attack (what does plan of attack mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons
   • an attack on inflation
   • his plan of attack was misguided
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • conceptualization (what does conceptualization mean?)
   • conceptualisation (what does conceptualisation mean?)
   • formulation (what does formulation mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • avenue (what does avenue mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • set about (what does set about mean?)
   • go about (what does go about mean?)
   • approach (what does approach mean?)
5. Meaning
   • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
   Synonym(s)
   • onrush (what does onrush mean?)
   • onset (what does onset mean?)
   • onslaught (what does onslaught mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the attack began at dawn
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • operation (what does operation mean?)
   • military operation (what does military operation mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • ground attack (what does ground attack mean?)
   • charge (what does charge mean?)
   • banzai attack (what does banzai attack mean?)
   • banzai charge (what does banzai charge mean?)
   • diversion (what does diversion mean?)
   • diversionary attack (what does diversionary attack mean?)
   • penetration (what does penetration mean?)
   • incursion (what does incursion mean?)
   • blitz (what does blitz mean?)
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   • counterattack (what does counterattack mean?)
   • countermove (what does countermove mean?)
   • bombing (what does bombing mean?)
   • bombardment (what does bombardment mean?)
   • fire (what does fire mean?)
   • firing (what does firing mean?)
   • strafe (what does strafe mean?)
   • surprise attack (what does surprise attack mean?)
   • coup de main (what does coup de main mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • attack (what does attack mean?)
   • aggress (what does aggress mean?)
   • attack (what does attack mean?)
   • assail (what does assail mean?)
6. Meaning
   • strong criticism
   Usage Example(s)
   • he published an unexpected attack on my work
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • criticism (what does criticism mean?)
   • unfavorable judgment (what does unfavorable judgment mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • aspersion (what does aspersion mean?)
   • calumny (what does calumny mean?)
   • slander (what does slander mean?)
   • defamation (what does defamation mean?)
   • denigration (what does denigration mean?)
7. Meaning
   • intense adverse criticism
   Synonym(s)
   • blast (what does blast mean?)
   • fire (what does fire mean?)
   • flack (what does flack mean?)
   • flak (what does flak mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party
   • the government has come under attack
   • don”t give me any flak
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • criticism (what does criticism mean?)
   • unfavorable judgment (what does unfavorable judgment mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • attack (what does attack mean?)
   • round (what does round mean?)
   • assail (what does assail mean?)
   • lash out (what does lash out mean?)
   • snipe (what does snipe mean?)
   • assault (what does assault mean?)
8. Meaning
   • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the film was sensitive to attack by acids
   • open to attack by the elements
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • degeneration (what does degeneration mean?)
   • devolution (what does devolution mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • attack (what does attack mean?)
9. Meaning
   • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
   Usage Example(s)
   • an attack of diarrhea
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • affliction (what does affliction mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • anxiety attack (what does anxiety attack mean?)
   • flare (what does flare mean?)
   • seizure (what does seizure mean?)
   • ictus (what does ictus mean?)
   • raptus (what does raptus mean?)
   • touch (what does touch mean?)
   • spot (what does spot mean?)
   • stroke (what does stroke mean?)
   • apoplexy (what does apoplexy mean?)
   • cerebrovascular accident (what does cerebrovascular accident mean?)
   • CVA (what does CVA mean?)
   • paroxysm (what does paroxysm mean?)
   • fit (what does fit mean?)
   • convulsion (what does convulsion mean?)
   • hysterics (what does hysterics mean?)
   • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
   • heart attack (what does heart attack mean?)

ATTACK as VERB

1. Meaning
   • begin to injure
   Usage Example(s)
   • The cancer cells are attacking his liver
   • Rust is attacking the metal
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • affect (what does affect mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • attack (what does attack mean?)
   • attacker (what does attacker mean?)
   • aggressor (what does aggressor mean?)
   • assailant (what does assailant mean?)
   • assaulter (what does assaulter mean?)
2. Meaning
   • set to work upon
   • turn one’’s energies vigorously to a task
   Usage Example(s)
   • I attacked the problem as soon as I got out of bed
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • get down (what does get down mean?)
   • begin (what does begin mean?)
   • get (what does get mean?)
   • start out (what does start out mean?)
   • start (what does start mean?)
   • set about (what does set about mean?)
   • set out (what does set out mean?)
   • commence (what does commence mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • attacker (what does attacker mean?)
   • aggressor (what does aggressor mean?)
   • assailant (what does assailant mean?)
   • assaulter (what does assaulter mean?)
3. Meaning
   • attack in speech or writing
   Synonym(s)
   • assail (what does assail mean?)
   • assault (what does assault mean?)
   • lash out (what does lash out mean?)
   • round (what does round mean?)
   • snipe (what does snipe mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • criticize (what does criticize mean?)
   • criticise (what does criticise mean?)
   • pick apart (what does pick apart mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • abuse (what does abuse mean?)
   • clapperclaw (what does clapperclaw mean?)
   • blackguard (what does blackguard mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • claw (what does claw mean?)
   • vitriol (what does vitriol mean?)
   • rip (what does rip mean?)
   • whang (what does whang mean?)
   • barrage (what does barrage mean?)
   • blister (what does blister mean?)
   • scald (what does scald mean?)
   • whip (what does whip mean?)
   • rubbish (what does rubbish mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • attacker (what does attacker mean?)
   • aggressor (what does aggressor mean?)
   • assailant (what does assailant mean?)
   • assaulter (what does assaulter mean?)
   • attacker (what does attacker mean?)
   • aggressor (what does aggressor mean?)
   • assailant (what does assailant mean?)
   • assaulter (what does assaulter mean?)
   • fire (what does fire mean?)
   • attack (what does attack mean?)
   • flak (what does flak mean?)
   • flack (what does flack mean?)
   • blast (what does blast mean?)
   • attacker (what does attacker mean?)
   • aggressor (what does aggressor mean?)
   • assailant (what does assailant mean?)
   • assaulter (what does assaulter mean?)
4. Meaning
   • take the initiative and go on the offensive
   Synonym(s)
   • aggress (what does aggress mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The Serbs attacked the village at night
   • The visiting team started to attack
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • act (what does act mean?)
   • move (what does move mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • fork (what does fork mean?)
   • harass (what does harass mean?)
   • pin (what does pin mean?)
   • tackle (what does tackle mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • aggression (what does aggression mean?)
   • aggression (what does aggression mean?)
   • hostility (what does hostility mean?)
   • attacker (what does attacker mean?)
   • aggressor (what does aggressor mean?)
   • assailant (what does assailant mean?)
   • assaulter (what does assaulter mean?)
   • attack (what does attack mean?)
   • onslaught (what does onslaught mean?)
   • onset (what does onset mean?)
   • onrush (what does onrush mean?)
   • attacker (what does attacker mean?)
   • aggressor (what does aggressor mean?)
   • assailant (what does assailant mean?)
   • assaulter (what does assaulter mean?)
5. Meaning
   • launch an attack or assault on
   • begin hostilities or start warfare with
   Synonym(s)
   • assail (what does assail mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
   • Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week
   Hypernyms(s) attack is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • fight (what does fight mean?)
   • struggle (what does struggle mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • defend (what does defend mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • submarine (what does submarine mean?)
   • pepper (what does pepper mean?)
   • pelt (what does pelt mean?)
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   • hit (what does hit mean?)
   • counterattack (what does counterattack mean?)
   • counterstrike (what does counterstrike mean?)
   • gas (what does gas mean?)
   • storm (what does storm mean?)
   • surprise (what does surprise mean?)
   • blitz (what does blitz mean?)
   • invade (what does invade mean?)
   • occupy (what does occupy mean?)
   • besiege (what does besiege mean?)
   • beleaguer (what does beleaguer mean?)
   • surround (what does surround mean?)
   • hem in (what does hem in mean?)
   • circumvent (what does circumvent mean?)
   • bombard (what does bombard mean?)
   • bomb (what does bomb mean?)
   • strafe (what does strafe mean?)
   • cannonade (what does cannonade mean?)
   • torpedo (what does torpedo mean?)
   • raid (what does raid mean?)
   • bust (what does bust mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • attacker (what does attacker mean?)
   • aggressor (what does aggressor mean?)
   • assailant (what does assailant mean?)
   • assaulter (what does assaulter mean?)
   • attack (what does attack mean?)
   • onslaught (what does onslaught mean?)
   • onset (what does onset mean?)
   • onrush (what does onrush mean?)
   • attacker (what does attacker mean?)
   • aggressor (what does aggressor mean?)
   • assailant (what does assailant mean?)
   • assaulter (what does assaulter mean?)
6. Meaning
   • attack someone physically or emotionally
   Synonym(s)
   • assail (what does assail mean?)
   • assault (what does assault mean?)
   • set on (what does set on mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The mugger assaulted the woman
   • Nightmares assailed him regularly
   Hyponym(s)
   • bait (what does bait mean?)
   • sic (what does sic mean?)
   • set (what does set mean?)
   • bulldog (what does bulldog mean?)
   • rush (what does rush mean?)
   • blindside (what does blindside mean?)
   • savage (what does savage mean?)
   • reassail (what does reassail mean?)
   • jump (what does jump mean?)
   • beset (what does beset mean?)
   • set upon (what does set upon mean?)
   • rape (what does rape mean?)
   • ravish (what does ravish mean?)
   • violate (what does violate mean?)
   • assault (what does assault mean?)
   • dishonor (what does dishonor mean?)
   • dishonour (what does dishonour mean?)
   • outrage (what does outrage mean?)
   • desecrate (what does desecrate mean?)
   • profane (what does profane mean?)
   • outrage (what does outrage mean?)
   • violate (what does violate mean?)
   • molest (what does molest mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • attack (what does attack mean?)
   • attempt (what does attempt mean?)
   • attacker (what does attacker mean?)
   • aggressor (what does aggressor mean?)
   • assailant (what does assailant mean?)
   • assaulter (what does assaulter mean?)
   • rape (what does rape mean?)
   • violation (what does violation mean?)
   • assault (what does assault mean?)
   • ravishment (what does ravishment mean?)
   • assault (what does assault mean?)
   • attacker (what does attacker mean?)
   • aggressor (what does aggressor mean?)
   • assailant (what does assailant mean?)
   • assaulter (what does assaulter mean?)
   • attacker (what does attacker mean?)
   • aggressor (what does aggressor mean?)
   • assailant (what does assailant mean?)
   • assaulter (what does assaulter mean?)