attack
Translation
to attack, to assault, to criticize
Examples
The army will attack at dawn.
The army will attack at dawn.
The virus attacks the immune system.
The virus attacks the immune system.
He attacked the government's new policy.
He attacked the government's new policy.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to use violence against (sb./sth.) The army will attack the enemy.
((sb./sth.)) to criticize (sb./sth.) strongly He attacked the government's new policy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assault, charge, criticize; Antonyms: defend, protect, praise
Etymology
From Old French 'ataquier', possibly from a Germanic root meaning 'to fasten to a stake'.
Memory Tips
The word 'attack' can be used for physical fights, diseases, or strong criticism. It is also a noun with the same spelling.