Meaning Of The Word Attack

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Attack Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Attack?

attack in American English
to use force against in order to harm; start a fight with; strike out at with physical or military force; assault
intransitive verb: to make an attack; begin hostilities
noun: the act of attacking; onslaught; assault
transitive verb: to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with

attack in British English
noun: the act or an instance of attacking
verb: to launch a physical assault (against) with or without weapons; begin hostilities (with)

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