attack (EN)

verb, noun

verb “attack”

1. to violently force against (someone or something)
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   The dog attacked the intruder, biting his leg.
2. to cause harm
   The acid rain attacked the marble statue, causing it to erode.
3. to strongly criticize or oppose someone or something, often used in newspapers
   The politician attacked his opponent's policies during the debate.
4. to start working on something directly
   After the meeting, the team attacked the problem with renewed vigor.
5. in sports, to move forward to try to score
   The team decided to attack aggressively right from the start, aiming to secure an early lead.

noun “attack”

1. an attempt to harm or kill an opponent or enemy
   The tiger launched a sudden attack on the deer, aiming to capture its next meal.
2. an attempt to undermine (a person or idea)
   The negative comments on her presentation were seen as an attack on her professional capabilities.
3. an effort to stop or change something considered bad
   The government announced an attack on the rising crime rates in urban areas.
4. a sudden and severe period of illness
   During the hike, she experienced a sudden allergy attack that made it difficult for her to breathe.
5. the actions in a game aimed at scoring or winning
   During the final minutes, the team launched a relentless attack to try and secure a victory.
6. the players in a team responsible for scoring
   Barcelona's attack was relentless, but they couldn't break through the opponent's defense.
7. an attempt to take advantage of a computer system's weakness
   The company's website was down for hours due to a coordinated attack targeting their servers.