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attack

Letters that make attack

a, k, c, t are letters that make 'attack'

Words within attack

AC, at, TT, tack, Ac, At, Ta are words within 'attack'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of attack

attacks is a word created by adding a letter to 'attack'

attack is a 6 letter word starting with a
attack is a 6 letter word ending with k

15 possible definitions for 'attack'

Attack as "a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase"

Under this definition, attack is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

tone-beginning has the same meaning as attack

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of beginning, commencement, start.

Attack as "set to work upon, turn one's energies vigorously to a task"

Under this definition, attack is a verb and has the following properties:

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of begin, start out, set about, set out, commence, get down, start, get.

Derivatives of attack

aggressor, attacker, assailant, assaulter are derivatives of 'attack'.

Example of attack used within this context

"I attacked the problem as soon as I got out of bed"

Attack as "take the initiative and go on the offensive"

Under this definition, attack is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

aggress has the same meaning as attack

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of move, act.

Types of attack

harass, fork, pin, tackle, check are types of 'attack'.

Derivatives of attack

belligerent, aggression, aggressor, attacker, assailant, assaulter, aggressive, attack, hostility, onslaught, onset, onrush are derivatives of 'attack'.

Verb groups of attack

attack, assail are verb groups of 'attack'.

Example of attack used within this context

"The Serbs attacked the village at night", "The visiting team started to attack"

Attack as "attack someone physically or emotionally"

Under this definition, attack is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

assail, set on, assault have the same meaning as 'attack'

Types of attack

dishonour, blindside, reassail, set upon, beset, violate, violate, molest, ravish, bulldog, bait, set, rush, sic, savage, jump, dishonor, outrage, assault, desecrate, profane, outrage, rape are types of 'attack'.

Derivatives of attack

violation, assault, aggressor, attacker, assailant, assaulter, attack, assaultive, attacking(a), attempt, rape, ravishment are derivatives of 'attack'.

Attack as "launch an attack or assault on, begin hostilities or start warfare with"

Under this definition, attack is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

assail has the same meaning as attack

Antonyms

defend has the opposite meaning of attack

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of contend, struggle, fight.

Types of attack

gas, circumvent, counterstrike, hem in, invade, submarine, pelt, pepper, occupy, hit, counterattack, surprise, blitz, storm, surround, besiege, bomb, bombard, cannonade, torpedo, bust, raid, strike, beleaguer, strafe are types of 'attack'.

Derivatives of attack

aggressor, attacker, assailant, assaulter, open, attack, assailable, undefendable, undefended, onslaught, onset, onrush are derivatives of 'attack'.

Verb groups of attack

attack, aggress are verb groups of 'attack'.

Example of attack used within this context

"Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II", "Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week"

Attack as "attack in speech or writing"

Under this definition, attack is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

assail, lash out, round, snipe, assault have the same meaning as 'attack'

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of criticize, criticise, pick apart, knock.

Types of attack

bombard, clapperclaw, claw, shout, blackguard, blister, vitriol, barrage, whang, rubbish, abuse, scald, rip, whip are types of 'attack'.

Derivatives of attack

aggressor, attacker, assailant, assaulter, blast, flak, flack, fire, attack, assaultive, attacking(a) are derivatives of 'attack'.

Example of attack used within this context

"The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"

Attack as "begin to injure"

Under this definition, attack is a verb and has the following properties:

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of affect.

Derivatives of attack

aggressor, attacker, assailant, assaulter, attack are derivatives of 'attack'.

Example of attack used within this context

"The cancer cells are attacking his liver", "Rust is attacking the metal"

Attack as "a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition"

Under this definition, attack is a noun and has the following properties:

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of affliction.

Types of attack

fit, touch, spot, raptus, stroke, convulsion, seizure, flare, occlusion, anxiety attack, ictus, apoplexy, cerebrovascular accident, CVA, paroxysm, hysterics, heart attack are types of 'attack'.

Example of attack used within this context

"an attack of diarrhea"

Attack as "the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)"

Under this definition, attack is a noun and has the following properties:

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of devolution, degeneration.

Derivatives of attack

attack is a derivative of attack.

Example of attack used within this context

"the film was sensitive to attack by acids", "open to attack by the elements"

Attack as "intense adverse criticism"

Under this definition, attack is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

blast, flak, flack, fire have the same meaning as 'attack'

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of criticism, unfavorable judgment.

Derivatives of attack

assail, lash out, round, snipe, assault, attack are derivatives of 'attack'.

Example of attack used within this context

"Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party", "the government has come under attack", "don't give me any flak"

Attack as "strong criticism"

Under this definition, attack is a noun and has the following properties:

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of criticism, unfavorable judgment.

Types of attack

aspersion, denigration, slander, calumny, defamation are types of 'attack'.

Example of attack used within this context

"he published an unexpected attack on my work"

Attack as "(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)"

Under this definition, attack is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

onslaught, onset, onrush have the same meaning as 'attack'

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of operation, military operation.

Types of attack

incursion, penetration, blitz, strike, counterattack, charge, firing, ground attack, banzai attack, banzai charge, diversion, diversionary attack, blitzkrieg, countermove, bombing, bombardment, fire, strafe, surprise attack, coup de main are types of 'attack'.

Parts of attack

assault is a part of attack.

attack as a category

'attack' can be a category of armed services, military machine, war machine, armed forces, military.

Derivatives of attack

aggress, assail, attack are derivatives of 'attack'.

Example of attack used within this context

"the attack began at dawn"

Attack as "ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation"

Under this definition, attack is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

approach, plan of attack have the same meaning as 'attack'

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of conceptualization, conceptualisation, formulation.

Types of attack

avenue is a type of attack.

Derivatives of attack

go about, set about, approach are derivatives of 'attack'.

Example of attack used within this context

"his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons", "an attack on inflation", "his plan of attack was misguided"

Attack as "the act of attacking"

Under this definition, attack is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

attempt has the same meaning as attack

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of criminal offence, offence, crime, offense, criminal offense, law-breaking.

Types of attack

assault is a type of attack.

Derivatives of attack

assail, set on, assault, attack are derivatives of 'attack'.

Example of attack used within this context

"attacks on women increased last year", "they made an attempt on his life"

Attack as "an offensive move in a sport or game"

Under this definition, attack is a noun and has the following properties:

attack as a type

'attack' can be a type of play, turn.

Types of attack

counterattack, counterplay are types of 'attack'.

Example of attack used within this context

"they won the game with a 10-hit attack in the 9th inning"