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Definition of dictionary attack - Reverso English Dictionary
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password guessingTECH. US attack that tries many common words as possible passwordsTECH. US
- A dictionary attack can break weak passwords quickly.
- A dictionary attack compromised several user accounts.
- They protected the system from a dictionary attack.
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Expressions with dictionary
person with extensive vocabulary or word knowledge
Sarah is a walking dictionary when it comes to biology.
use many obscure or complicated words
During the debate, he seemed to have swallowed a dictionary.
dictionary designed for people learning a language
She bought a learner's dictionary to help with her English studies.
meaning of a word or phrase as given in a dictionary
The dictionary definition of 'apple' is a round fruit.
software or application that provides word definitions and translations
I installed an electronic dictionary on my phone to help with language learning..
small-sized dictionary for easy carrying
She always carries a little dictionary in her bag.
book with pictures showing word meanings, often for language learning
She used a picture dictionary to learn new English words.
small dictionary easy to carry and use quickly
I always carry a pocket dictionary when I travel.
dictionary for students in educational settings
The teacher recommended a school dictionary for the class.
dictionary that provides translations of words
The translating dictionary helped him learn new French words.
book or app translating words between languages
I used a translation dictionary to understand the French text.
text in a dictionary explaining a word's meaning, usage, and other details
Each dictionary entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and sometimes etymology.
reference book listing words that rhyme with others
She used a rhyming dictionary to finish her poem.
small-sized dictionary designed for quick reference at a desk
She kept a desk dictionary beside her computer to check spellings quickly.
organized or written like a dictionary entry
She gave a dictionary-style explanation of each word.
reference book with articles about many topics and word meanings
I found the answer in an encyclopedic dictionary.
reference book with detailed word meanings
She consulted the explanatory dictionary for precise definitions.
dictionary that has not been shortened
The unabridged dictionary contains every word in the language.
book listing words rearranged into anagrams
She used an anagram dictionary to solve the puzzle.
compact dictionary for college students
She bought a collegiate dictionary for her dorm room.
digital word reference accessed through the internet on a computer or device
I used an online dictionary to check the spelling of that word.
dictionary providing translations between two languages
She used a bilingual dictionary to understand the French novel.
software or device providing word meanings and translations
The e-dictionary app helps me with French translations.
book showing how to say words, often with phonetic symbols
Check the pronouncing dictionary for the correct way to say it.
Expressions with attack
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.
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- French:attaque par dictionnaire, ...
- German:Wörterbuchangriff, ...
- Italian:attacco a dizionario, ...
- Spanish:ataque por diccionario, ...
- Portuguese:ataque por dicionário, ...
- Chinese:字典攻击, ...
- Japanese:辞書攻撃, ...
- Arabic:هُجُوم القَامُوس, ...
- Hebrew:הַתְקָפַת מִלוֹן, ...
- Russian:словарная атака, ...
- Ukrainian:словникова атака, ...
- Hindi:डिक्शनरी अटैक, ...
- Bengali:ডিকশনারি আক্রমণ, ...
- Catalan:atac de diccionari, ...
- Czech:slovníkový útok, ...
- Danish:ordbogsangreb, ...
- Dutch:woordenboekaanval, ...
- Greek:επίθεση λεξικού, ...
- Hungarian:szótáras támadás, ...
- Khmer:ការវាយប្រហារដោយសាកល្បងពាក្យសាមញ្ញជាច្រើនធ្វើជាពាក្យសម្ងាត់, ...
- Korean:사전 공격, ...
- Persian:حمله دیکشنری, ...
- Polish:atak słownikowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):ataque de dicionário, ...
- Romanian:atac de tip dicționar, ...
- Swedish:ordboksattack, ...
- Thai:การโจมตีแบบพจนานุกรม, ...
- Turkish:sözlük saldırısı, ...
- Vietnamese:tấn công từ điển, ...
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