attacked

[əˈtækt]

attacked Definition

to act violently against someone or something, either physically or verbally.

Using attacked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attacked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dog attacked the mailman.

  • Example

    The army attacked the enemy's position.

  • Example

    She was viciously attacked by her critics.

  • Example

    He felt like he was being attacked from all sides.

attacked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for attacked

Antonyms for attacked

Phrases with attacked

  • attack of nerves

    a sudden and temporary feeling of extreme nervousness or anxiety

    Example

    She had an attack of nerves before her big presentation.

  • a situation in which a person or group can take advantage of a weakness or vulnerability in an opponent

    Example

    The team took advantage of the other team's mistake and launched an attack of opportunity.

  • ad hominem attack

    an argument or criticism that attacks a person's character or personal traits instead of addressing the issue at hand

    Example

    The politician's opponents resorted to ad hominem attacks instead of discussing the real issues.

Origins of attacked

from Old French 'ataquer', meaning 'to join battle'

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Summary: attacked in Brief

To 'attack' [əˈtækt] is to act violently against someone or something, either physically or verbally. It can refer to physical violence, as in 'The dog attacked the mailman,' or verbal attacks, as in 'She was viciously attacked by her critics.' Phrases like 'attack of nerves' and 'attack of opportunity' use 'attack' to denote sudden feelings of nervousness or taking advantage of a weakness or vulnerability, respectively.