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attacks

[əˈtæks]

attacks Definition

  • 1an aggressive and violent action against a person or place
  • 2a sudden occurrence of a particular undesirable thing, such as a disease or panic

Using attacks: Examples

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

  • Example

    The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, were a turning point in American history.

  • Example

    The city was under attack by enemy forces.

  • Example

    The company suffered a cyber attack that compromised sensitive data.

  • Example

    The sudden attack of the virus caught everyone off guard.

attacks Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for attacks

Phrases with attacks

  • a sudden and sometimes fatal occurrence of coronary thrombosis, typically resulting in the death of part of a heart muscle and sometimes fatal

    Example

    He had a heart attack and died at the age of 55.

  • a sudden feeling of acute and disabling anxiety

    Example

    She experienced a panic attack while driving on the highway.

  • cyber attack

    an attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network

    Example

    The company's website was taken down by a cyber attack.

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Summary: attacks in Brief

An 'attack' [əˈtæks] is an aggressive and violent action against a person or place, or a sudden occurrence of a particular undesirable thing, such as a disease or panic. Examples include terrorist attacks, enemy attacks, cyber attacks, and virus attacks. Phrases like 'heart attack' and 'panic attack' denote specific medical conditions, while 'cyber attack' refers to attempts to damage or disrupt computer systems. 'Attack' is a formal term often used in military or legal contexts.