- present participle of attack.
attacking
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Editors from London to Hollywood, elated that blood-sucking predators are attacking A-listers on their private beaches, have posted lurid headlines about “Vegan Vampire” ticks and “Billionaires Under Siege.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease attacking the joints, while multiple sclerosis attacks the nervous system.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
“I told him, Chad, you can’t keep attacking people,” Twining said in his City Hall office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The online response inspired her to quit her job and build a digital brand by attacking the workplace taboo of talking about salaries.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
It occurs when an overactive immune system begins attacking the cells that create pigment, or color, in the skin.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
