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Definition of attacked - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
violencesubjected to physical harm or violence
- The village was attacked by invaders.
2.
criticismcriticized strongly or harshly
- The politician felt attacked by the media.
Origin of attacked
Old French, atachier (to fasten)
Terms with attacked included in their meaning
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physical injury
hurt very much by being hit or attacked
advice
advise someone not to feel personally attacked
unexpected attack
hit or attacked from an unexpected direction
warfare
attacked continuously with bombs or missiles
support
help or support someone when they are attacked or criticized
criticism
be criticized or attacked
crime
having been attacked and robbed
being exposed
someone or something readily attacked or blamed
retaliation
attack back after being attacked
weakness area
place or area easily hurt or attacked
violence
attacked with an incendiary bomb
warfare
being attacked or surrounded by enemies
susceptibility
state of being easily hurt or attacked
violence
attacked physically or verbally
harsh treatment
be attacked or treated very harshly
attack
being in a position to be attacked or targeted
support
quickly support or protect someone being criticized or attacked
safety
having been attacked or harmed
criticism
period when someone is widely criticized or attacked
swift action
quickly grabbed or attacked with eagerness or force
sudden attack
attacked suddenly and unexpectedly
conflict
attacked or criticized strongly
military
attacked or invaded by an army
conflict
attacked or criticized fiercely
Examples of attacked in a sentence
The attacked ship sank quickly. She felt attacked by the harsh reviews. The artist was attacked for his controversial work.
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- French:attaqué, critiqué, ...
- German:angegriffen, kritisiert, ...
- Italian:aggredito, criticato, ...
- Spanish:atacado, criticado, ...
- Portuguese:atacado, criticado, ...
- Chinese:被攻击的, 被批评的, ...
- Japanese:攻撃された, 批判された, ...
- Arabic:مُهاجَم, مُستهدَف, ...
- Hebrew:מוּתְקָף, ...
- Russian:подвергшийся нападению, ...
- Ukrainian:підданий нападу, ...
- Hindi:आक्रांत, आलोचना की गई, ...
Definition of attack - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
conflictact of aggression against someone or something
- The sudden attack left the village in chaos.
2.
medicalsudden onset of a disease or condition
- He suffered an asthma attack during the night.
3.
technologyTECH. attempt to exploit a computer vulnerabilityTECH.
- The firewall prevented the cyber attack.
4.
sportsoffensive move in a sport or game
- The team made a strong attack in the final minutes.
5.
communicationcriticism or opposition, especially in a public context
- He launched a verbal attack against the proposed law.
6.
musicTECH. beginning of a musical note or soundTECH.
- The pianist's attack was sharp and precise.
Verb
1.
physical forcetr. apply violent force to someone or somethingtr.
- The army will attack at dawn.
2.
harmful effecttr./intr. begin to affect injuriously or destructivelytr./intr.
- The disease began to attack his immune system.
3.
verbal criticismtr. aggressively challenge a person or idea with wordstr.
- The politician attacked his opponent's policies.
4.
sports offensetr./intr. move forward in an attempt to scoretr./intr.
- The team attacked the goal with determination.
Expressions with attack
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sudden craving for snacks
I had a snack attack and ate a whole bag of chips.
craving for McDonald's food
I had a mac attack and went to get a Big Mac.
be criticized or opposed by others
The new policy came under attack from various groups.
acting first can protect you better than waiting
In court, their best defense is attack.
being aggressive can prevent threats
In football, the best defence is attack.
main force or impact of an attack
The city bore the brunt of the attack.
start a strong and damaging criticism
The politician launched a withering attack on his opponent's policies.
start trying again after stopping or failing before
After a short break, she returned to the attack.
dog trained to attack on command
The security team used an attack dog for protection.
begin working on solving the problem
We need to attack the problem before it gets worse.
target someone with harmful actions or words
She felt he was trying to personally attack her reputation.
being targeted by physical or verbal aggression
The city was under attack during the war.
sudden flare-up causing hard breathing in people with asthma
He had an asthma attack during practice and needed his inhaler.
experience being criticized or threatened by others
She feels under attack during the meeting.
start aggressive action against someone or something
The army will launch an attack at dawn.
abusive remark on someone's character
The debate turned into a series of personal attacks.
detailed method for achieving a goal
Her plan of attack included daily practice sessions.
very intense effort to defeat or strongly criticize a person or problem
The candidate launched an all-out attack on government corruption.
method or approach used to achieve something
Their line of attack in negotiations was very aggressive..
very severe heart attack damaging a large area of heart muscle
He died suddenly after suffering a massive heart attack at home.
sudden intense fear with physical symptoms
She experienced a panic attack during the meeting.
very harsh criticism meant to hurt or shame someone
The article was a scathing attack on the politician's honesty.
surprise violence against civilians for political or religious aims
The city was shaken by a terrorist attack last night.
confront a problem directly without hesitation
She decided to attack head-on the issues at work.
Origin of attack
French, attaquer (to attack)
Examples of attack in a sentence
The military launched a surprise attack at dawn. She experienced a panic attack before the presentation. His heart attack was a wake-up call for lifestyle changes. The attack on the server was detected early. They launched an attack to breach the system. Their attack strategy was well-planned and executed.
A sudden attack caught the opposing team off guard. The article was a scathing attack on the politician's actions. She faced an unexpected attack from her colleagues during the meeting. The attack of the violin note was gentle. His attack on the drum was unexpectedly soft. The lion will attack its prey silently. Pirates plan to attack the ship at night. The virus started to attack the body's vital organs. Pollutants can attack the environment, causing severe damage. Critics attacked the new movie for its lack of originality. He attacked the proposal with a series of pointed questions. The players attacked the basket with great energy. They attacked the net, hoping to score quickly.
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- French:attaque, attaquer, ...
- German:Angriff, angreifen, ...
- Italian:aggressione, attaccare, ...
- Spanish:agresión, atacar, ...
- Portuguese:ataque, atacar, ...
- Chinese:攻击, 侵袭, ...
- Japanese:攻撃, 攻撃する, ...
- Arabic:هُجُوم, هَاجَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:הַתְקָפָה, לִתְקוֹף, ...
- Russian:атака, атаковать, ...
- Ukrainian:напад, атакувати, ...
- Hindi:हमला, हमला करना, ...
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