Definition of attack

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Attack (n.) The beginning of corrosive, decomposing, or destructive action, by a chemical agent..

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Feint :: Feint (v. i.) To make a feint, or mock attack..
Undertake :: Undertake (v. t.) To engage with; to attack.
Gout :: Gout (n.) A constitutional disease, occurring by paroxysms. It consists in an inflammation of the fibrous and ligamentous parts of the joints, and almost always attacks first the great toe, next the smaller joints, after which it may attack the greater articulations. It is attended with various sympathetic phenomena, particularly in the digestive organs. It may also attack internal organs, as the stomach, the intestines, etc..
Draught :: Draught (n.) A sudden attack or drawing upon an enemy.
Attack :: Attack (n.) An assault upon one's feelings or reputation with unfriendly or bitter words.
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.
Kingbird :: Kingbird (n.) A small American bird (Tyrannus tyrannus, or T. Carolinensis), noted for its courage in attacking larger birds, even hawks and eagles, especially when they approach its nest in the breeding season. It is a typical tyrant flycatcher, taking various insects upon the wing. It is dark ash above, and blackish on the head and tail. The quills and wing coverts are whitish at the edges. It is white beneath, with a white terminal band on the tail. The feathers on the head of the adults show
Push :: Push (n.) An assault or attack; an effort; an attempt; hence, the time or occasion for action..
Offension :: Offension (n.) Assault; attack.
Attack :: Attack (n.) The beginning of corrosive, decomposing, or destructive action, by a chemical agent..
Bate :: Bate (v. t.) To attack; to bait.
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) One who, or that which, guards from injury, danger, exposure, or attack; defense; protection..
Muscule :: Muscule (n.) A long movable shed used by besiegers in ancient times in attacking the walls of a fortified town.
Conversion :: Conversion (n.) A change of front, as a body of troops attacked in the flank..
Aggress :: Aggress (v. t.) To set upon; to attack.
Falconry :: Falconry (n.) The art of training falcons or hawks to pursue and attack wild fowl or game.
Defensive :: Defensive (a.) Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; -- opposed to offensive; as, defensive war..
Rally :: Rally (v. t.) To attack with raillery, either in good humor and pleasantry, or with slight contempt or satire..
Bombardment :: Bombardment (n.) An attack upon a fortress or fortified town, with shells, hot shot, rockets, etc.; the act of throwing bombs and shot into a town or fortified place..
Charge :: Charge (v. t.) A position (of a weapon) fitted for attack; as, to bring a weapon to the charge..
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