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attacked

 

[ əˈtækt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action, physical assault

The term 'attacked' refers to the act of using aggressive force against someone or something. This can involve physical violence, verbal confrontations, or other forms of aggression. In legal contexts, it typically describes acts that cause harm or threaten safety. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe severe criticism or harsh treatment of an idea or institution.

Synonyms

accosted, assailed, assaulted, besieged, charged

Examples of usage

  • The soldier was attacked during the battle.
  • She felt attacked by his harsh words.
  • The company was attacked for its unethical practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "attacked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atacado

🇮🇳 हमला किया

🇩🇪 angegriffen

🇮🇩 diserang

🇺🇦 атакований

🇵🇱 zaatakowany

🇯🇵 攻撃された

🇫🇷 attaqué

🇪🇸 atacado

🇹🇷 saldırıya uğramış

🇰🇷 공격당한

🇸🇦 مهاجم

🇨🇿 napadený

🇸🇰 napadnutý

🇨🇳 攻击

🇸🇮 napaden

🇮🇸 árás

🇰🇿 шабуыл жасалды

🇬🇪 დახმარებული

🇦🇿 hücum olunmuş

🇲🇽 atacado

Etymology

The word 'attack' comes from the Middle French word 'attaquer', which means 'to touch or to lay hands on'. This French term emerged in the late 15th century and is derived from the Latin word 'attaccare', which means 'to attach or to affect'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify a more aggressive intention, specifically the act of using violence or force against someone. During the 15th and 16th centuries, the word expanded its usage in both military and figurative contexts, denoting not only physical assaults but also criticisms in discussions and debates. By the 17th century, the concept of an attack became applicable to various domains, including legal disputes and personal confrontations, solidifying its position in the English lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,541, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.