Synonym: assault, bombardment, charge, drive, offense, onslaught, push, raid, siege. Antonym: defend, defense, guard, protect, protection, safeguard. Similar words: attach, attach to, stack, tackle, at that time, gotta, cottage, pittance. Meaning: [ə'tæk] 
n. 1. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) 2. a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition 3. intense adverse criticism 4. the act of attacking 5. an offensive move in a sport or game 6. the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) 7. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation 8. a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase 9. strong criticism. v. 1. launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with 2. attack in speech or writing 3. take the initiative and go on the offensive 4. attack someone physically or emotionally 5. set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task 6. begin to injure.
n. 1. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) 2. a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition 3. intense adverse criticism 4. the act of attacking 5. an offensive move in a sport or game 6. the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) 7. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation 8. a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase 9. strong criticism. v. 1. launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with 2. attack in speech or writing 3. take the initiative and go on the offensive 4. attack someone physically or emotionally 5. set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task 6. begin to injure. 
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181. After his heart attack the doctor put him on a strict regimen.
182. She is still trying to get over the attack and the resultant injuries.
183. The roof timbers were affected by rot and insect attack.
184. It appeared that both the accused were acting in concert in the attack upon the deceased.
185. Brazil began to attack more in the second half of the match.
186. The government has shown an outburst of righteous anger at the attack.
187. He lingered on for several months after the heart attack.
188. Fire-men were still clearing rubble from apartments damaged at the scene of the attack.
189. It is understood that the veteran reporter had a heart attack.
190. Reid reserved his most venomous attack for the Rail Authority.
191. Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area.
192. Warnings of an enemy attack forced the troops onto the defensive.
193. Today's attack has seriously impaired attempts to achieve peace in the area.