attack
verb (used with object)
to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with.
attacker
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a word derived from
attack.
Example Sentences
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Against zonal defences, an attacker can occupy a gap between opponents and become a free, unmarked player.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
If a defender comes across to mark him, they risk leaving another attacker unmarked elsewhere.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Now, with AI, an attacker can design a worm that tailors the attack strategy to that device's specifics and these vulnerabilities can be different.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
The Emirati attorney general provided the first official timeline of Hamam al-Hammami’s travels before the attacker joined the Dubai airline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
President Reagan's attacker, like Charles Guiteau, had a history of mental illness.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
