Define attacking. attacking synonyms, attacking pronunciation, attacking translation, English dictionary definition of attacking. v.

Context Explanation

at tacked , at tack ing , at tacks v. tr. 1. To set upon with violent force.

Insight Material

2. To criticize strongly or in a hostile manner. 3. To start work on with... He was attacked and seriously injured by a gang of teenagers.

Final Conclusion

Army forces have been attacking the town since dawn. Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked. Attack is the most general word and applies to a beginning of hostilities, esp. those definitely planned: to attack from ambush. Assail implies vehement, sudden, and sometimes repeated attack: to assail with weapons or with gossip. Assault almost always implies bodily violence: to assault with intent to kill.

/əˈtækɪŋ/ /əˈtækɪŋ/ IPA guide Definitions of attacking adjective disposed to attack synonyms: assaultive If you attack a person, belief, idea, or act, you criticize them strongly. He publicly attacked the people who've been calling for secret ballot nominations. [VERB noun] A newspaper ran an editorial attacking him for being a showman. [VERB noun + for] Present participle of attack.