Attacking: meaning, definitions and examples
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attacking
[ əˈtækɪŋ ]
in a negative way
Aggressively initiating a harmful action against someone or something.
Synonyms
assailing, assaulting, striking
Examples of usage
- He was caught attacking the innocent bystanders.
- The army was attacking the enemy stronghold.
- She felt very scared when the dog started attacking her.
in a sports context
Making a purposeful and forceful attempt to score or overcome in a game or competition.
Synonyms
advancing, assailing, offensive
Examples of usage
- The team was attacking relentlessly in the second half.
- The striker was constantly attacking the opponent's defense.
- The player was praised for his attacking mindset.
Translations
Translations of the word "attacking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atacando
🇮🇳 आक्रमण कर रहा है
🇩🇪 angreifend
🇮🇩 menyerang
🇺🇦 атакуючий
🇵🇱 atakujący
🇯🇵 攻撃する
🇫🇷 attaquant
🇪🇸 atacando
🇹🇷 saldıran
🇰🇷 공격하는
🇸🇦 يهاجم
🇨🇿 útočící
🇸🇰 útočiaci
🇨🇳 攻击
🇸🇮 napadajoč
🇮🇸 ráðandi
🇰🇿 шабуылдаушы
🇬🇪 შემტევი
🇦🇿 hücum edən
🇲🇽 atacando
Word origin
The word 'attacking' originates from the Old French word 'atakker', which means 'to attack, assail'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, from military strategies to sports tactics. The concept of attacking has been a fundamental aspect of human behavior and competition, reflecting the instinct to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
See also: attack, attackable, attacker, attacks, counterattack.