attack

Terms and Definitions
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attack

Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling: /əˈtæk/

Syllable Breakdown:

  • ə: Schwa (a reduced vowel sound)

  • ˈtæk: Stressed syllable

    • t: Voiceless alveolar stop

    • æ: Open-front unrounded vowel

    • k: Voiceless velar stop

Word Form Variations

  • Singular: attack

  • Plural: attacks

  • Verb: attack (present tense), attacked (past tense), attacking (present participle), attacked (past participle)

  • Noun: attack (singular), attacks (plural)

  • Adjective: attacking (present participle)

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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun

  • Definition: A violent assault or act of aggression, often with the intention of causing harm or damage.

  • Synonyms: assault, raid, onslaught, blitz, foray

  • Antonyms: defense, protection, peace, harmony

Verb

  • Definition: To make a sudden, violent assault on someone or something.

  • Synonyms: assault, assail, raid, bombard, charge

  • Antonyms: defend, protect, shield, guard

Adjective

  • Definition: Used to describe something that is aggressive, forceful, or intense.

  • Synonyms: aggressive, forceful, intense, fierce, vehement

  • Antonyms: gentle, mild, peaceful, calm

Adverb

  • Definition: In a sudden, violent, or forceful manner.

  • Synonyms: aggressively, forcefully, intensely, fiercely, vehemently

  • Antonyms: gently, mildly, peacefully, calmly

Examples of Use

Books

  • "The enemy launched a surprise attack on our position." (From a historical fiction novel)

  • "The attack on Pearl Harbor changed the course of World War II." (From a history textbook)

Newspapers

  • "Police are investigating the attack on the local convenience store." (From a local newspaper)

  • "Cybercriminals have attacked several government websites." (From a technology news outlet)

Online Publications

  • "The article discusses the psychological effects of attacks on victims." (From a psychology blog)

  • "The video game features intense attacks and fast-paced combat." (From a gaming review website)

Entertainment Mediums and Platforms

  • "The movie is about a group of survivors fighting off a zombie attack." (From a movie review)

  • "The song "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" is a classic comedy tune." (From a music encyclopedia)

General Public Discourse

  • "The attack on the Capitol Building was a tragic event." (From a news broadcast)

  • "The attack on climate change requires global cooperation." (From a political speech)

Note: The specific examples and sources will vary depending on the current events and popular culture.

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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Attack

  1. "The best defense is a good attack." (Proverb)

  2. "A good attack is the best defense." (Proverb)

  3. "The only thing to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror that paralyzes needed action." (Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States)

  4. "I will not be attacked without hitting back." (Malcolm X, American civil rights activist)

  5. "The best way to defend peace is to prepare for war." (George Orwell, English novelist)

  6. "War is a continuation of politics by other means." (Carl von Clausewitz, Prussian military theorist)

  7. "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun." (Wayne LaPierre, Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association)  

  8. "The best way to predict the future is to create it." (Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States)

  9. "Give me liberty or give me death!" (Patrick Henry, American statesman)

  10. "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." (Martin Luther King Jr., American civil rights leader)  

    Note: These quotes are primarily focused on the metaphorical or figurative use of the word "attack." While there may be fewer direct references to physical attacks in famous quotes, the concept of attacking ideas, problems, or challenges is a common theme.

Etymology

The word "attack" comes from the Latin word "attaccare," which means "to fasten to" or "to join together." Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to mean "to assault" or "to set upon."

The first known use of "attack" in English was in the 14th century. At that time, it meant "to set upon or assail." By the 15th century, the word had also come to mean "to criticize or blame."

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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Attack

Direct Use

  • Attack on all fronts: To be faced with multiple challenges or problems at once.

  • Launch an attack: To start a violent assault or criticism.

  • Come under attack: To be criticized or blamed.

Related Expressions

  • Full-scale assault: A major, intense attack.

  • Hit and run attack: A surprise attack followed by a quick retreat.

  • Lightning-fast attack: A very quick and sudden attack.

  • Pincer movement attack: A military tactic where forces attack from two sides.

Idioms with Synonyms

  • Come down hard on someone: To criticize or punish someone severely.

  • Go on the offensive: To take the initiative and attack.

  • Take the gloves off: To become more aggressive or intense.

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Source Information

Definition of attack from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

KIRU

KIRU is an American artist, author and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York.

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