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Synonyms & Similar Words
assault
invade
raid
strike
invade
bombard
besiege
storm
charge
onslaught
foray
incursion
invasion
offensive
aggression
violence
hostility
belligerence
onslaught
barrage
blitz
foray
invasion
raid
siege
strike
assault
attack
bombardment
charge
invasion
offense
aggression
violence
Meaning of Attack
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "attack" refers to a military operation, typically involving a sudden and violent assault on a person, place, or position, with the intention of capturing, destroying, or overpowering it.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "attack" as a military operation, a sudden and violent assault, or a verbal or written criticism.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "attack" as a military operation, a sudden and violent attack on a person or place, or a verbal or written criticism of someone or something.
Example Uses
- The army launched a surprise attack on the enemy's base, catching them off guard.
- The politician's speech was a fierce attack on the government's policies.
- The dog's attack on the mailman was unexpected and violent.
- The company launched a marketing attack on social media to promote their new product.