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attack

[uh-tak] / əˈtæk /
NOUN
physical assault
Synonyms
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aggression barrage charge incursion intervention intrusion invasion offensive onslaught outbreak raid rape skirmish strike violation
STRONG
advance assailing blitz blitzkrieg defilement drive encounter encroachment foray initiative inroad irruption mugging offense onrush onset push rush storming thrust volley
WEAK
assailment dirty deed
Antonyms
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retreat
STRONG
pull
WEAK
aid defense flight health protection reprisal resistance shelter shield submission support surrender sustenance
NOUN
verbal assault
Synonyms
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abuse aggression criticism
STRONG
belligerence blame calumny censure combativeness denigration denunciation libel pugnacity slander vilification
WEAK
impugnment
Antonyms
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approval praise
STRONG
commendation compliment
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aid defense flight health protection reprisal resistance retreat shelter shield submission support surrender sustenance
NOUN
sudden dysfunction or disorder
Synonyms
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failure seizure
STRONG
access ailment bout breakdown convulsion disease fit illness paroxysm relapse spasm spell stroke throe
Antonyms
STRONG
health
WEAK
aid defense flight protection reprisal resistance retreat shelter shield submission support surrender sustenance
VERB
assault physically
Synonyms
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ambush assail assault beat besiege blast bombard charge harm hit hurt infiltrate invade raid stab storm strike
STRONG
advance aggress bash bat bean beset biff boot bop brain bust clip clock club combat cook jump kick larrup molest mug overwhelm punch rush slog soak wallop whop
WEAK
boff chop down knock block off knock cold knock for a loop lay siege to light into pounce upon set upon take the offensive turn on
Antonyms
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aid assist guard help leave alone lose protect retreat surrender
STRONG
decrease
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be lazy defend resist shelter shield slough off submit support sustain withstand
VERB
assault verbally
Synonyms
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abuse blame criticize shoot down
STRONG
berate blitz censure impugn malign refute reprove revile stretch vilify
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jump down one's throat jump on one's case lay into
Antonyms
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approve commend compliment praise
STRONG
endorse sanction
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aid be lazy defend protect resist retreat shelter shield slough off submit support surrender sustain withstand
VERB
set to work
Synonyms
STRONG
tackle
WEAK
buckle down deal with dive into plunge into set to start in on take up tear into
Antonyms
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aid be lazy defend protect resist retreat shelter shield slough off submit support surrender sustain withstand

Example Sentences

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“We unequivocally condemn this attack and all forms of violence.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Det Ch Supt Luke Williams said the Met was "aware of the significant concern" the incident will cause in the community, particularly in the wake of the arson attack in Golders Green last month.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Former Metropolitan police officer Michael Fanone, who suffered a heart attack on Jan. 6, 2021 after being shot with a stun gun by a rioter, felt betrayed by the DOJ’s reversal.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

After spending a lifetime pursuing career success, Carol Hymowitz was forced to slow down by an injury and a mild heart attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

His Hazelwood pack had been smashed in the attack; he’d have to cram everything else into his jerkin, or tie it to his belt.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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