attack - noun

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

an offensive move in a sport or game

intense adverse criticism

ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

the act of attacking

a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

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

strong criticism

attack - verb

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
• attack in speech or writing
• take the initiative and go on the offensive
• attack someone physically or emotionally
• set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
• begin to injure

attack - thesaurus

aggress   approach   assail   assault   attempt   blast   fire   flack   flak   onrush   onset   onslaught   round   snipe