Attack ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Attack ( verb )

1. To make a physical or verbal assault on.
2. To criticize or oppose vehemently.
3. To begin to deal with a problem or task forcefully or energetically.

Origin:

From middle english atakken, from old french atac (er) "to assail".

Examples:

1. The thief attacked the woman and stole her purse.
2. He attacked the government's policies in his speech.
3. The disease attacks the immune system.
4. She attacked the problem with determination.
5. The company was attacked by hackers and lost sensitive information.

(As a noun)

Attack ( noun )

1. To make a physical or verbal assault on.
2. To criticize or oppose vehemently.
3. To begin to deal with a problem or task forcefully or energetically.

Origin:

From middle english atakken, from old french atac (er) "to assail".

Examples:

1. The thief attacked the woman and stole her purse.
2. He attacked the government's policies in his speech.
3. The disease attacks the immune system.
4. She attacked the problem with determination.
5. The company was attacked by hackers and lost sensitive information.