attacking
/əˈtækɪŋ/
Meanings
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Verb
The action of attacking; an assault.
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Verb
To make an offensive move against someone or something.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with attackinghacking , packing , acking
Variants
List of all variants of attacking that leads to same resultattack , 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 , counter-attack , counter-attacked , counter-attacker , counter-attackers , counter-attacking , counter-attacks , counterattack , counterattacked , counterattacker , counterattackers , counterattacking , counterattacks
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).attacks, attackingly, more attacking
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French ataquer, from attaquer, to attack.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Attacking is an essential part of many sports, including football, basketball, and hockey.
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In chess, attacking refers to making moves with the intention of capturing the opponent's pieces or weakening their defenses.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Defense: The counterpart of attacking, referring to the action of protecting oneself or others from harm.
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Offensive: Relating to the part or side that makes the first move or attack in a conflict.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Attacking has been used extensively in literature and art to depict conflict, war, and aggression. It is a common theme in various genres, including fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction.
How to Memorize "attacking"
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visualize
- Imagine someone charging towards an enemy or a group of people defending themselves.
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associate
- Associate the word with the image of a sword or a fist making contact with a target.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic: 'Attacking is the name of the game' to remember the meaning of the word.
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