attack
verb (used with object)
to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with.
attacked
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past participleof attack.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof attack.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
attackverb (used with object)to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with.
Example Sentences
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Western officials have declined to spell out the rules of engagement if any international troops were to be attacked in Ukraine.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
“The Russians attacked this app tonight. Messages appeared that clearly indicated this was a hacker attack,” Ukrainian air force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said in televised comments on Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
In recent years, England's lower order have attacked in an attempt to score quick runs.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Ukrainian media reported that Kyiv had attacked the Kstovo oil refinery, calling it "one of Russia's largest oil refineries, producing fuel and lubricants".
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
“Were you really attacked by a polar bear?”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
