1. attack
noun. ['əˈtæk'] (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons).
Synonyms
- fire
- banzai charge
- penetration
- ground attack
- coup de main
- blitzkrieg
- diversion
- onslaught
- bombing
- diversionary attack
- firing
- counterattack
- operation
- countermove
- military operation
- incursion
- onset
- strike
- bombardment
- strafe
- charge
- onrush
- banzai attack
- assault
- surprise attack
Antonyms
- fail
- leave
- abstain
- agree
Etymology
- attaque (French)
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Example sentences of the word asthma-attack
1. Noun Phrase
Perform your workout slowly and listen to your body to avoid an asthma attack.
2. Noun Phrase
If the person suffers from asthma, he may suffer an asthma attack.
3. Noun Phrase
During an asthma attack, the airways become inflamed and constricted, making it difficult to breathe normally.
4. Noun Phrase
During an asthma attack, you experience breathing difficulties such as wheezing, shortness of breath and coughing.
2. attack
verb. ['əˈtæk'] launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with.
Synonyms
- blitz
- circumvent
- bombard
- surround
- storm
- hem in
- pepper
- invade
- bomb
- pelt
- besiege
- raid
- occupy
- submarine
- bust
- cannonade
- surprise
- torpedo
- counterattack
- beleaguer
- hit
- contend
- gas
- strike
- assail
- strafe
- counterstrike
- aggress
- fight
Antonyms
- pay cash
- whisper
- cool
- square
Etymology
- attaque (French)
3. attack
verb. ['əˈtæk'] attack in speech or writing.
Synonyms
- whang
- abuse
- shout
- scald
- round
- whip
- criticize
- rubbish
- claw
- knock
- vitriol
- rip
- criticise
- clapperclaw
- pick apart
- lash out
- blister
- assail
- barrage
- blackguard
- assault
- snipe
Antonyms
- overcharge
- discharge
- unburden
- empty
Etymology
- attaque (French)
4. attack
verb. ['əˈtæk'] take the initiative and go on the offensive.
Synonyms
- assail
- check
- act
- harass
- aggress
- fork
- move
- pin
Antonyms
- negative charge
- positive charge
- credit
- arise
Etymology
- attaque (French)
5. attack
verb. ['əˈtæk'] attack someone physically or emotionally.
Synonyms
- dishonor
- molest
- profane
- savage
- set
- ravish
- reassail
- blindside
- sic
- desecrate
- bait
- violate
- outrage
- bulldog
- set on
- jump
- rush
- assail
- rape
- beset
- assault
- set upon
Antonyms
- top
- bottom
- thin
- reduce
Etymology
- attaque (French)
6. attack
noun. ['əˈtæk'] an offensive move in a sport or game.
Synonyms
- counterattack
- play
- turn
Antonyms
- smart bomb
- pass
- idle
- bore
Etymology
- attaque (French)
7. attack
noun. ['əˈtæk'] intense adverse criticism.
Synonyms
- blast
- unfavorable judgment
- flack
- criticism
- flak
Antonyms
- roughen
- stand still
- surrender
- hire
Etymology
- attaque (French)
8. attack
noun. ['əˈtæk'] ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation.
Synonyms
- avenue
- formulation
- plan of attack
- conceptualization
- conceptualisation
Antonyms
- fall back
- bottom out
- stay in place
- top out
Etymology
- attaque (French)
9. attack
verb. ['əˈtæk'] set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task.
Synonyms
- begin
- set out
- set about
- start out
- get down
- get
- start
Antonyms
- inaction
- linger
- absolve
- calm
Etymology
- attaque (French)
10. attack
noun. ['əˈtæk'] a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase.
Synonyms
- commencement
- tone-beginning
- start
Antonyms
- make peace
- confront
- uncover
- exit
Etymology
- attaque (French)