attack, assail, assault, bombard, storm mean to make an onslaught upon. attack implies taking the initiative in a struggle.

Attack, assail, assault, molest all mean to set upon someone forcibly, with hostile or violent intent. Attack is the most general word and applies to a beginning of hostilities, especially those definitely planned: …

2 days ago · Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly ...

Attack applies especially to hostile verbal criticism: reviews that attacked the film for its senseless violence; attacked the ruling as detrimental to business interests.

Enemy forces have made an attack on the city. These bomb blasts suggest that the terrorists are (going) on the attack (= trying to defeat or hurt other people) again. The town was once again under attack …

Feb 9, 2026 · Noun attack (plural attacks) An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.

When you attack, you charge or advance violently. It's scary to watch a big dog attack a smaller dog.

A cyber attack on Thursday hit several universities and schools in the US, causing chaos, confusion and major disruptions amid the high stakes end-of-year season. The hacking group ShinyHunters ...

Attack, assail, assault, molest all mean to set upon someone forcibly, with hostile or violent intent.

If you attack a person, belief, idea, or act, you criticize them strongly. He publicly attacked the people who've been calling for secret ballot nominations. [VERB noun] A newspaper ran an editorial …