attack (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈtæk/
Definition
To try to hurt or damage someone or something using violence.
Examples
The dog began to attack the mailman.
The enemy forces attacked the base.
He was attacked by a swarm of bees.
How to Use attack
- attack on (prepositional phrase)
- To direct an act of violence or criticism towards something or someone. — "The report details the attack on the embassy."
- attack someone/something (collocation)
- To use violence against someone or something. — "The lion will attack if it feels threatened."
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