attack
Translation
to attack, to criticize, to tackle
Examples
The soldiers prepared to attack the enemy.
The soldiers prepared to attack the enemy.
He attacked the government's decision in his speech.
He attacked the government's decision in his speech.
Let's attack this problem together.
Let's attack this problem together.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to attack sb./sth. The army attacked the city.
((a problem/task)) to attack a problem/task We need to attack the root of the problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assault, charge, strike; Antonyms: defend, protect
Etymology
From Old French 'atachier', meaning 'to attach, fasten'. The sense evolved to 'join battle', hence 'to attack'.
Memory Tips
Imagine using a tack (a small sharp pin) to 'attack' something. This helps remember the aggressive meaning.