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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With a 4.0 grade-point average and terrific lacrosse talent as an attacker, Fine has a bright future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The attacker seems to have had no political message.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
There is no denying that Arsenal wanted a game-changing attacker this summer - if there was one available.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Other speakers at the memorial service include Alan Levy, who helped barricade the doors against the attacker, and Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
In Elmira, New York, John Surratt read accounts that mistakenly identified him as Seward’s attacker!
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
