attacks
Translation
attacks, assaults, fits
Examples
The city suffered several attacks.
The city suffered several attacks.
He suffers from asthma attacks.
He suffers from asthma attacks.
Grammar Patterns
((attacks)) plural of attack; violent acts. The city suffered several attacks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assaults, raids, strikes, fits
Etymology
The plural form of the noun 'attack'. From Old Italian 'attaccare', 'to join battle'.
Memory Tips
Simply the plural of 'attack'. Remember it can refer to both violent acts and sudden episodes of illness.