Attack: meaning, definitions and examples

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attack

[ əˈtak ]

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physical

An attack is the act of using violence to harm or damage someone or something.

Synonyms

assault, offensive, onslaught

Examples of usage

The soldier launched a surprise attack on the enemy camp.
She survived a vicious dog attack.
The city was under constant attack during the war.

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cyber

An attack in the context of computers or networks refers to an attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a system or information.

Synonyms

breach, hack, intrusion

Examples of usage

The company suffered a cyber attack on its servers.
He used a phishing attack to steal sensitive data.

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aggressive

To attack means to act aggressively with the intention of causing harm or damage.

Synonyms

assail, assault, strike

Examples of usage

The lion attacked the gazelle.
He verbally attacked his opponent during the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "attack" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ataque

🇮🇳 आक्रमण

🇩🇪 Angriff

🇮🇩 serangan

🇺🇦 атака

🇵🇱 atak

🇯🇵 攻撃 (こうげき)

🇫🇷 attaque

🇪🇸 ataque

🇹🇷 saldırı

🇰🇷 공격 (gonggyeok)

🇸🇦 هجوم

🇨🇿 útok

🇸🇰 útok

🇨🇳 攻击 (gōngjī)

🇸🇮 napad

🇮🇸 árás

🇰🇿 шабуыл

🇬🇪 შეტევა

🇦🇿 hücum

🇲🇽 ataque

Word origin

The word 'attack' originated from the Middle French word 'ataque', which in turn came from the Old Italian word 'attacco', meaning 'an aggressive move in a game'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include physical and verbal aggression. The word has been used in various contexts, from military strategies to cyber security, reflecting the changing nature of attacks in modern society.