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attack

UK
/əˈtæk/
US
/əˈtæk/
attack back

Translations

attacknoun
attacks
pl
UK
/əˈtæk/
US
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attaqueSens général : agression, offensive, critique, attaque sportive, informatique, musicale ou de nerfs.
The city was under attack for several hours before reinforcements arrived.
La ville a été sous attaque pendant plusieurs heures avant l’arrivée des renforts.
Additional translations
criseEmploi médical ou pathologique.
Synonyms
assault
offensive
strike
raid
offensive action
incursion
assailment
Antonyms
defense
protection
attackverb
attacked
Past Simple
attacked
Past Participle
attacking
Gerund
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US
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attaquerVerbe général : prendre d’assaut, critiquer vivement, s’attaquer à un problème, agir de façon destructrice.
The army planned to attack the enemy base at dawn.
L’armée prévoyait d’attaquer la base ennemie à l’aube.
Synonyms
hit
pounce
raze
bomb
invade
offend
aggress
charge
strike
assault
Antonyms
protect
defend
attackadjective
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US
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Used attributively to describe equipment, roles or qualities intended for offensive action (e.g., "attack helicopter").
d'attaqueEmploi surtout militaire ou technique.
The army deployed attack aircraft to support the ground offensive.
L’armée a déployé des avions d’attaque pour appuyer l’offensive au sol.

Definitions

attacknoun
An aggressive and violent action against a person or place.
The city was under attack for several hours before reinforcements arrived.
A sudden occurrence of an illness or medical condition.
He suffered a heart attack while jogging in the park.
A strong criticism or verbal assault.
The politician faced an attack from the media over his recent comments.
An attempt to score in a game or sport.
The team's attack was relentless, leading to a decisive victory.
The initial phase of a sound, especially as it begins to be heard in music or acoustics.
The pianist controlled the attack of each note to achieve a crisp articulation.
An attempt to gain unauthorized access to, disrupt, or damage a computer system, network, or data.
The security team reported a severe cyber attack on the company’s servers.
A sudden onset of a strong feeling, such as laughter, panic, or nerves.
She had an attack of nerves just before going on stage.
attackverb
To take aggressive action against a place or enemy with weapons or armed force.
The army planned to attack the enemy base at dawn.
To criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly.
The politician attacked his opponent's policies during the debate.
To begin to deal with a problem or task in a determined way.
She decided to attack the pile of paperwork on her desk first thing in the morning.
To act on something with harmful or destructive intent.
The virus is known to attack the body's immune system.
attackadjective
Designed for or relating to carrying out offensive or aggressive action.
The army deployed attack aircraft to support the ground offensive.
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