attacks
Translation
attacks, assaults, fits
Examples
The city suffered several attacks.
The city suffered several attacks.
He often has panic attacks.
He often has panic attacks.
Grammar Patterns
an ((attack)) on/against sb./sth. to make an attack on an enemy position
a panic/asthma ((attack)) He suffers from panic attacks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assault, strike, raid
Etymology
From Old French 'ataquier' (to begin, attack), of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tack (a small nail) being used to 'attack' a board. Multiple tacks are multiple attacks.