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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Words that Rhyme with Attack
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- oblak
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- trak
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- trac
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- schrack
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- plaque
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Example sentences of the word attack
1. Noun, singular or mass
Catching diseases early can help prevent a heart attack or a vascular aneurysm.
2. Verb, base form
Even if wood is treated or sealed, fungus can attack if there is persistent high humidity.
Quotes containing the word attack
1. A lot of people, to attack an outspoken atheist, one of the things they'll do is say, 'You are as bad as the fundamentalist Christians.' And my answer is always, 'I hope so.'
- Penn Jillette
2. And humor has always been a weapon. You want to get even on somebody? You want to attack somebody? Make fun of them.
- Alan King
3. A gang is the same as a wolf pack; gang members do not use their energies in friendship with one another, for they do not know what friendship is. If they are united, it is by the common bond of a desire to attack their world.
- Haniel Long
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)