Definition of attack

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Attack (v. t.) To assail with unfriendly speech or writing; to begin a controversy with; to attempt to overthrow or bring into disrepute, by criticism or satire; to censure; as, to attack a man, or his opinions, in a pamphlet..

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Assault :: Assault (n.) A violent onset or attack with physical means, as blows, weapons, etc.; an onslaught; the rush or charge of an attacking force; onset; as, to make assault upon a man, a house, or a town..
Defenseless :: Defenseless (a.) Destitute of defense; unprepared to resist attack; unable to oppose; unprotected.
Sally :: Sally (v. i.) To leap or rush out; to burst forth; to issue suddenly; as a body of troops from a fortified place to attack besiegers; to make a sally.
Mob :: Mob (v. t.) To crowd about, as a mob, and attack or annoy; as, to mob a house or a person..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The act of striking; a blow; a hit; a knock; esp., a violent or hostile attack made with the arm or hand, or with an instrument or weapon..
Feint :: Feint (v. i.) To make a feint, or mock attack..
Horse-leech :: Horse-leech (n.) A large blood-sucking leech (Haemopsis vorax), of Europe and Northern Africa. It attacks the lips and mouths of horses..
Assailant :: Assailant (a.) Assailing; attacking.
Patrol :: Patrol (v. i.) A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts..
Rally :: Rally (v. t.) To attack with raillery, either in good humor and pleasantry, or with slight contempt or satire..
Fence :: Fence (n.) That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.
Rampant :: Rampant (v.) Rising with fore paws in the air as if attacking; -- said of a beast of prey, especially a lion. The right fore leg and right hind leg should be raised higher than the left..
Forearm :: Forearm (v. t.) To arm or prepare for attack or resistance before the time of need.
Fortify :: Fortify (v. t.) To add strength to; to strengthen; to confirm; to furnish with power to resist attack.
Caribe :: Caribe (n.) A south American fresh water fish of the genus Serrasalmo of many species, remarkable for its voracity. When numerous they attack man or beast, often with fatal results..
Aggress :: Aggress (v. i.) To commit the first act of hostility or offense; to begin a quarrel or controversy; to make an attack; -- with on.
Refuse :: Refuse (v. t.) To throw back, or cause to keep back (as the center, a wing, or a flank), out of the regular aligment when troops ar/ about to engage the enemy; as, to refuse the right wing while the left wing attacks..
Barrier :: Barrier (n.) An any obstruction; anything which hinders approach or attack.
Defend :: Defend (v. t.) To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, to defend a town; to defend a cause; to defend character; to defend the absent; -- sometimes followed by from or against; as, to defend one's self from, or against, one's enemies..
Aggressor :: Aggressor (n.) The person who first attacks or makes an aggression; he who begins hostility or a quarrel; an assailant.
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