attack
verb (used with object)
to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with.
attacking
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present participleof attack.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
attack.
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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He has been tasked with reorienting the team, moving away from its conservative defensive-first approach to an aggressive attacking style, with defensemen often joining the rush.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Rather than broadly attacking oral bacteria with antimicrobial treatments, the long term goal is to find ways to influence the balance of the microbial community itself.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
This alone will have delighted Tuchel, but even more satisfying for the German is that he now presides over an attacking quartet that can pose a threat to any side in world football.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Inside, he said, he saw the injured captain on the ground as the attacking pilot hovered over the controls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
“Do you really think I would risk attacking the Bureau for the Black Book without already possessing the Black Key?”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
