Attack

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NOUN

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

an offensive move in a sport or game

intense adverse criticism

ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

the act of attacking

a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)

strong criticism

VERB

launch an attack or assault on

attack in speech or writing

take the initiative and go on the offensive

attack someone physically or emotionally

set to work upon

begin to injure

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