Attack Meaning in English

word

US

/əˈtæk/

uh-TAK

UK

/ɐtˈæk/

uh-TAK

التعريف

To try to hurt someone or something physically or verbally; also, a sudden effort to do something, or a military strike.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used as both a verb ('to attack') and a noun ('an attack'). Common collocations: 'heart attack', 'verbal attack', 'launch an attack'. Can describe physical aggression, strong criticism, or sudden efforts. Don't confuse with 'defend' (opposite).

• Spanish: atacar - ataque (sustantivo)
• Portuguese (BR): atacar - ataque (substantivo)
• Portuguese (PT): atacar - ataque (substantivo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 攻击 (动词/名词)
• Chinese (Traditional): 攻擊 (動詞/名詞)
• Hindi: हमला करना - हमला (संज्ञा)
• Arabic: هاجم - هجوم (اسم)
• Bengali: আক্রমণ - হামলা
• Russian: атака - нападение
• Japanese: 攻撃
• Vietnamese: tấn công
• Korean: 공격
• Turkish: saldırı - atak
• Urdu: حملہ - حملہ کرنا
• Indonesian: serangan - menyerang

جمل نموذجية

The dog tried to attack the cat.

basic

He had a heart attack last year.

basic

The army will attack at dawn.

basic

Why did you attack me during the meeting?

natural

Their team started the game with a strong attack.

natural

She felt like the reporter's questions were an attack on her skills.

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