Definitions

1. noun

a sudden violent action, especially with the intention of physically harming or injuring someone

“The soldier was injured during the enemy attack.”

2. verb

to launch a sudden violent action, especially with the intention of physically harming or injuring someone

“The protesters attacked the police with rocks.”

3. verb

to engage in a verbal or intellectual assault

“The journalist attacked the politician’s policies in her article.”

4. noun

a strong emotional or verbal assault

“The comedian’s attack on the politician was hilarious.”