attack

Meanings

• Verb

  An act of attacking or causing damage to something or someone.

• Noun

  A military offensive against an enemy or occupied territory.

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈtæk/
   
   
   
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2. /əˈtæk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

decay , release

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Synonyms

hit , spike

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with attack
hack , whack , pack , crack , slack

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Attack (en) : An act of attacking or causing damage
   

2. Attack (en) : A type of military vehicle
   

3. Attack (en) : A type of computer virus
   

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Variants

List of all variants of attack that leads to same result
attack , attacked , attacker , attackers , attacking , attacks , came under attacking , come under attack , coming under attack , go on the attack , goes on the attack , going on the attack , on the attack , under attack , went on the attack , attack dog , attack dogs , angle of attack , anxiety attack , anxiety attacks , banzai attack , banzai attacks , brain attack , heart attack , heart attacks , myocardial infarction , panic attack , panic attacks

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Forms

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attacks, attacking, attacked, attacker, attackable

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'attack' comes from the Old French word 'attaquer', which means 'to approach, to accost'. It is related to the Latin word 'ad-tangere', which means 'to touch'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'attack' is also used in computer science to describe a malicious program or script that is designed to damage or disrupt computer systems.

2. The term 'attack' is also used in sports to describe an attempt to gain possession of the ball or the puck from an opponent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Defense: The act of protecting oneself or others from an attack.

2. Offensive: A military strategy that involves taking the initiative to attack the enemy.

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Culture

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The word 'attack' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to depict various forms of aggression, conflict, and violence. In literature, it is often used to describe battles and military campaigns. In art, it is depicted in paintings and sculptures that portray the brutality and violence of war. In music, it is a common theme in heavy metal and rock music, where it represents aggression and rebellion.

How to Memorize "attack"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an army charging forward towards the enemy lines, weapons raised and ready to attack.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'attack' with the sound of weapons clashing and soldiers shouting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Tiger Can't Attack' to remember the spelling of the word.

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