under attack

ˈʌndər əˈtæk
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Translation of under attack into German

Adjective

1.

conflict

being targeted by physical or verbal aggression
  • The city was under attack during the war.Die Stadt war während des Krieges unter Beschuss.
2.

criticism

facing criticism or opposition
  • The policy is under attack from various groups.Die Politik steht von verschiedenen Gruppen unter Beschuss.
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Expressions with under attack: examples in English and translations in German

unter Beschuss geraten
The new policy came under attack from various groups.
sich angegriffen fühlen
sich unter Beschuss fühlen
She feels under attack during the meeting.

Synonyms and analogies of under attack in English

Examples of under attack in a sentence

  • Her ideas were constantly under attack by critics.
  • The new proposal is under attack by the opposition party.
  • The CEO's decision was under attack during the board meeting.

Translations of "under attack" in Context ordered by category and frequency

angegriffen

The diplomat's convoy came under attack while traveling through hostile territory.

Der Konvoi des Diplomaten wurde bei der Fahrt durch feindliches Gebiet angegriffen.

attackiert

The children were under attack by a swarm of angry bees during the picnic.

Die Kinder wurden während des Picknicks von einem Schwarm wütender Bienen attackiert.

Adverb
unter Beschussadv.

His reputation was under attack after the scandal broke out last week.

Sein Ruf stand nach dem Skandal in der letzten Woche unter Beschuss.

in Gefahradv.

Something's wrong with our democracy when even free speech is under attack.

Unsere Demokratie ist in Gefahr, wenn die Redefreiheit angegriffen wird.

bedrohtadv.

The ancient ruins are under attack from both weather and vandalism.

Die antiken Ruinen sind sowohl durch Witterung als auch durch Vandalismus bedroht.

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under attack: Examples and translations in context

He felt under attack as his peers openly disagreed with his opinion.

Er fühlte sich angegriffen, als seine Kollegen offen seiner Meinung widersprachen.

We are under attack by something that can take any form.

Wir werden von etwas angegriffen, das jede Form annehmen kann.

It provides a defensive boost when your settlement is under attack.

Sie gibt dir einen defensiven Bonus wenn deine Siedlung angegriffen wird.

The city was under attack during the conflict, causing widespread fear among its residents.

Die Stadt wurde während des Konflikts angegriffen, was weitverbreitete Angst unter den Bewohnern auslöste.

His comments during the debate came under attack by opposing candidates.

Seine Äußerungen während der Debatte wurden von den Gegenkandidaten scharf angegriffen.

Battles are fought on a tactical close-up of the square under attack.

Kämpfe werden auf einer taktischen Nahaufnahme des Platzes angegriffen gekämpft.

Headmaster, I have to report, the school is under attack.

Direktor, ich muss berichten, das die Schule angegriffen wird.

The west is always under attack, usually from itself.

Der Westen wird ständig angegriffen, meist von sich selbst.

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come under attack
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