Word ATTACK: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

attack

🇺🇸 [əˈtæk]

Meanings

An aggressive action aimed at causing harm, damage, or destruction. It can refer to both physical and verbal assaults, as well as military or strategic actions.

Examples

• The army launched an attack on the enemy's position.
• She was upset by the attack on her character during the meeting.
• The virus attacked the system, causing it to crash.

Synonyms

assault • strike • offensive

Antonyms

defend • protect • guard