attack
Definition
- n. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
- n. an offensive move in a sport or game
- n. the act of attacking
- n. a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
Word forms
- Past participle
- attacked
- Past tense
- attacked
- Present participle
- attacking
- Third person singular
- attacks
Example sentences
n.
The politician faced a harsh attack from the media after his controversial statement.
vt.
The dog suddenly attacked the stranger who entered the yard.
vi.
The army will attack at dawn to catch the enemy by surprise.