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 panic-attack
1. Noun Phrase
Indeed, any sufferer is very likely to suffer a panic attack just from looking at the word.
2. Noun Phrase
People with this phobia often suffer panic attacks or freeze up in certain situations for no apparent reason.
3. Noun Phrase
Medical conditions, such as hypoglycemia or hyperthyroidism, can also cause panic attacks.
4. Noun Phrase
Anxiety disorders like panic attack and social phobia affect about 10 percent of the population.
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. panic
noun. ['ˈpænɪk'] an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety.
Synonyms
- terror
- affright
- fright
- fear
- fearfulness
Antonyms
- afraid
- unafraid
- disesteem
- disrespect
Etymology
- panique (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- πανικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
9. panic
noun. ['ˈpænɪk'] sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events.
Synonyms
- red scare
- scare
- anxiousness
Antonyms
- gutsiness
- boldness
- unalarming
- nervelessness
Etymology
- panique (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- πανικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
10. panic
verb. ['ˈpænɪk'] be overcome by a sudden fear.
Synonyms
- freak out
- freak
- dread
- fear
Antonyms
- hardiness
- hardihood
- coolness
- daring
Etymology
- panique (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- πανικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))