ATTACK

Definition of ATTACK

  1. (noun)(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
  2. (noun)an offensive move in a sport or game
  3. (noun)intense adverse criticism
  4. (noun)ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
  5. (noun)the act of attacking
  6. (noun)a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
  7. (noun)a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
  8. (noun)the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
  9. (noun)strong criticism
  10. (verb)launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
  11. (verb)attack in speech or writing
  12. (verb)take the initiative and go on the offensive
  13. (verb)attack someone physically or emotionally
  14. (verb)set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
  15. (verb)begin to injure