attack

English Thesaurus

1. a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase (noun.act)

hypernym	:	beginning, commencement, start,
definition	:	the act of starting something (noun.act)

2. an offensive move in a sport or game (noun.act)

hypernym	:	play, turn,
definition	:	(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession (noun.act)

hyponym	:	counterattack, counterplay,
definition	:	(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board (noun.act)

3. the act of attacking (noun.act)

hypernym	:	crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, offence, offense,
definition	:	(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act (noun.act)

hyponym	:	assault,
definition	:	a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped (noun.act)

4. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation (noun.act)

hypernym	:	conceptualisation, conceptualization, formulation,
definition	:	inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally (noun.act)

hyponym	:	avenue,
definition	:	a line of approach (noun.act)

5. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) (noun.act)

hypernym	:	military operation, operation,
definition	:	activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign) (noun.act)

hyponym	:	ground attack,
definition	:	an attack by ground troops (noun.act)

hyponym	:	charge,
definition	:	an impetuous rush toward someone or something (noun.act)

hyponym	:	banzai attack, banzai charge,
definition	:	a mass attack of troops without concern for casualties; originated by Japanese who accompanied it with yells of `banzai' (noun.act)

hyponym	:	diversion, diversionary attack,
definition	:	an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack (noun.act)

hyponym	:	incursion, penetration,
definition	:	an attack that penetrates into enemy territory (noun.act)

hyponym	:	blitz, blitzkrieg,
definition	:	a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment (noun.act)

hyponym	:	strike,
definition	:	an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective (noun.act)

hyponym	:	counterattack, countermove,
definition	:	an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. (noun.act)

hyponym	:	bombardment, bombing,
definition	:	an attack by dropping bombs (noun.act)

hyponym	:	fire, firing,
definition	:	the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy (noun.act)

hyponym	:	strafe,
definition	:	an attack of machine-gun fire or cannon fire from a low flying airplane (noun.act)

hyponym	:	coup de main, surprise attack,
definition	:	an attack without warning (noun.act)

part holonym	:	assault,
definition	:	close fighting during the culmination of a military attack (noun.act)

domain category	:	armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine,
definition	:	the military forces of a nation (noun.group)

6. strong criticism (noun.act)

hypernym	:	criticism, unfavorable judgment,
definition	:	disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	aspersion, calumny, defamation, denigration, slander,
definition	:	an abusive attack on a person's character or good name (noun.act)

7. intense adverse criticism (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	criticism, unfavorable judgment,
definition	:	disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings (noun.communication)

8. the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) (noun.process)

hypernym	:	degeneration, devolution,
definition	:	the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality (noun.process)

9. a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition (noun.state)

hypernym	:	affliction,
definition	:	a cause of great suffering and distress (noun.event)

hyponym	:	anxiety attack,
definition	:	a sudden acute episode of intense anxiety and feelings of panic (noun.state)

hyponym	:	flare,
definition	:	a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms (noun.state)

hyponym	:	ictus, raptus, seizure,
definition	:	a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease (noun.state)

hyponym	:	spot, touch,
definition	:	a slight attack of illness (noun.state)

hyponym	:	apoplexy, cerebrovascular accident, cva, stroke,
definition	:	a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain (noun.state)

hyponym	:	convulsion, fit, paroxysm,
definition	:	a sudden uncontrollable attack (noun.state)

hyponym	:	hysterics,
definition	:	an attack of hysteria (noun.state)

hyponym	:	occlusion,
definition	:	closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel) (noun.state)

hyponym	:	heart attack,
definition	:	a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart function (noun.state)

10. begin to injure (verb.body)

hypernym	:	affect,
definition	:	act physically on; have an effect upon (verb.body)

11. set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task (verb.change)

hypernym	:	begin, commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start out,
definition	:	take the first step or steps in carrying out an action (verb.change)

12. attack in speech or writing (verb.communication)

hypernym	:	criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart,
definition	:	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws (verb.communication)

hyponym	:	abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw, shout,
definition	:	use foul or abusive language towards (verb.communication)

hyponym	:	claw,
definition	:	attack as if with claws (verb.communication)

hyponym	:	vitriol,
definition	:	subject to bitter verbal abuse (verb.communication)

hyponym	:	rip,
definition	:	criticize or abuse strongly and violently (verb.communication)

hyponym	:	whang,
definition	:	attack forcefully (verb.communication)

hyponym	:	barrage, bombard,
definition	:	address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage (verb.communication)

hyponym	:	blister, scald, whip,
definition	:	subject to harsh criticism (verb.communication)

hyponym	:	rubbish,
definition	:	attack strongly (verb.communication)

13. take the initiative and go on the offensive (verb.competition)

hypernym	:	act, move,
definition	:	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social)

hyponym	:	check,
definition	:	place into check (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	fork,
definition	:	place under attack with one's own pieces, of two enemy pieces (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	harass,
definition	:	exhaust by attacking repeatedly (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	pin,
definition	:	immobilize a piece (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	tackle,
definition	:	seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball (verb.competition)

verb group	:	assail, attack,
definition	:	launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with (verb.competition)

14. launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with (verb.competition)

hypernym	:	contend, fight, struggle,
definition	:	be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	submarine,
definition	:	attack by submarine (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	pelt, pepper,
definition	:	attack and bombard with or as if with missiles (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	hit, strike,
definition	:	make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	counterattack, counterstrike,
definition	:	make a counterattack (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	gas,
definition	:	attack with gas; subject to gas fumes (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	storm, surprise,
definition	:	attack by storm; attack suddenly (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	blitz,
definition	:	attack suddenly and without warning (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	invade, occupy,
definition	:	march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	beleaguer, besiege, circumvent, hem in, surround,
definition	:	surround so as to force to give up (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	bomb, bombard,
definition	:	throw bombs at or attack with bombs (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	strafe,
definition	:	attack with machine guns or cannon fire from a low-flying plane (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	cannonade,
definition	:	attack with cannons or artillery (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	torpedo,
definition	:	attack or hit with torpedoes (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	bust, raid,
definition	:	search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on (verb.social)

verb group	:	aggress, attack,
definition	:	take the initiative and go on the offensive (verb.competition)

15. attack someone physically or emotionally (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	bait,
definition	:	attack with dogs or set dogs upon (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	set, sic,
definition	:	urge to attack someone (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	bulldog,
definition	:	attack viciously and ferociously (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	rush,
definition	:	attack suddenly (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	blindside,
definition	:	attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	savage,
definition	:	attack brutally and fiercely (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	reassail,
definition	:	assail again (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	jump,
definition	:	make a sudden physical attack on (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	beset, set upon,
definition	:	assail or attack on all sides: (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage, rape, ravish, violate,
definition	:	force (someone) to have sex against their will (verb.social)

hyponym	:	desecrate, outrage, profane, violate,
definition	:	violate the sacred character of a place or language (verb.social)

hyponym	:	molest,
definition	:	harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to (verb.social)

16. the act of attacking (noun.act)

derivation	:	assail, assault, attack, set on,
definition	:	attack someone physically or emotionally (verb.competition)

17. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation (noun.act)

derivation	:	approach, go about, set about,
definition	:	begin to deal with (verb.social)

18. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) (noun.act)

derivation	:	aggress, attack,
definition	:	take the initiative and go on the offensive (verb.competition)

derivation	:	assail, attack,
definition	:	launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with (verb.competition)

19. intense adverse criticism (noun.communication)

derivation	:	assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe,
definition	:	attack in speech or writing (verb.communication)

20. the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) (noun.process)

derivation	:	attack,
definition	:	begin to injure (verb.body)

21. begin to injure (verb.body)

derivation	:	aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker,
definition	:	someone who attacks (noun.person)

derivation	:	attack,
definition	:	the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) (noun.process)

22. set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task (verb.change)

derivation	:	aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker,
definition	:	someone who attacks (noun.person)

23. attack in speech or writing (verb.communication)

derivation	:	attack, blast, fire, flack, flak,
definition	:	intense adverse criticism (noun.communication)

derivation	:	aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker,
definition	:	someone who attacks (noun.person)

derivation	:	assaultive, attacking,
definition	:	disposed to attack (adj.all)

24. take the initiative and go on the offensive (verb.competition)

derivation	:	aggression, hostility,
definition	:	violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked (noun.act)

derivation	:	attack, onrush, onset, onslaught,
definition	:	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) (noun.act)

derivation	:	aggression,
definition	:	the act of initiating hostilities (noun.act)

derivation	:	aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker,
definition	:	someone who attacks (noun.person)

derivation	:	aggressive, belligerent,
definition	:	characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight (adj.all)

25. launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with (verb.competition)

antonym	:	defend,
definition	:	be on the defensive; act against an attack (verb.competition)

derivation	:	attack, onrush, onset, onslaught,
definition	:	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) (noun.act)

derivation	:	aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker,
definition	:	someone who attacks (noun.person)

derivation	:	assailable, open, undefendable, undefended,
definition	:	not defended or capable of being defended (adj.all)

26. attack someone physically or emotionally (verb.competition)

derivation	:	assault,
definition	:	a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped (noun.act)

derivation	:	assault, rape, ravishment, violation,
definition	:	the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will (noun.act)

derivation	:	attack, attempt,
definition	:	the act of attacking (noun.act)

derivation	:	aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker,
definition	:	someone who attacks (noun.person)

derivation	:	assaultive, attacking,
definition	:	disposed to attack (adj.all)

27. the act of attacking (noun.act)

derivation	:	assail, assault, attack, set on,
definition	:	attack someone physically or emotionally (verb.competition)

28. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation (noun.act)

derivation	:	approach, go about, set about,
definition	:	begin to deal with (verb.social)

29. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) (noun.act)

derivation	:	aggress, attack,
definition	:	take the initiative and go on the offensive (verb.competition)

derivation	:	assail, attack,
definition	:	launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with (verb.competition)

30. intense adverse criticism (noun.communication)

derivation	:	assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe,
definition	:	attack in speech or writing (verb.communication)

31. the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) (noun.process)

derivation	:	attack,
definition	:	begin to injure (verb.body)

32. begin to injure (verb.body)

derivation	:	aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker,
definition	:	someone who attacks (noun.person)

derivation	:	attack,
definition	:	the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) (noun.process)

33. set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task (verb.change)

derivation	:	aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker,
definition	:	someone who attacks (noun.person)

34. attack in speech or writing (verb.communication)

derivation	:	attack, blast, fire, flack, flak,
definition	:	intense adverse criticism (noun.communication)

derivation	:	aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker,
definition	:	someone who attacks (noun.person)

derivation	:	assaultive, attacking,
definition	:	disposed to attack (adj.all)

35. take the initiative and go on the offensive (verb.competition)

derivation	:	aggression, hostility,
definition	:	violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked (noun.act)

derivation	:	attack, onrush, onset, onslaught,
definition	:	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) (noun.act)

derivation	:	aggression,
definition	:	the act of initiating hostilities (noun.act)

derivation	:	aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker,
definition	:	someone who attacks (noun.person)

derivation	:	aggressive, belligerent,
definition	:	characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight (adj.all)

36. launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with (verb.competition)

antonym	:	defend,
definition	:	be on the defensive; act against an attack (verb.competition)

derivation	:	attack, onrush, onset, onslaught,
definition	:	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) (noun.act)

derivation	:	aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker,
definition	:	someone who attacks (noun.person)

derivation	:	assailable, open, undefendable, undefended,
definition	:	not defended or capable of being defended (adj.all)

37. attack someone physically or emotionally (verb.competition)

derivation	:	assault,
definition	:	a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped (noun.act)

derivation	:	assault, rape, ravishment, violation,
definition	:	the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will (noun.act)

derivation	:	attack, attempt,
definition	:	the act of attacking (noun.act)

derivation	:	aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker,
definition	:	someone who attacks (noun.person)

derivation	:	assaultive, attacking,
definition	:	disposed to attack (adj.all)

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