attack
verb (used with object)
to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with.
have attacked
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present perfectof attack.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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A remarkable fossil at Montana State University's Museum of the Rockies is offering scientists an unusually detailed glimpse into how Tyrannosaurus may have attacked its prey.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
Ukrainian drones have attacked Moscow several times since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
The same day, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have attacked a U.S. tanker at the northern edge of the Gulf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
His supporters have attacked other opposition figures online and clashed with the spectrum of ethnic minority opposition groups, who experts say wouldn't accept Pahlavi.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
“It was my fault, Little Sister. I didn’t look after you properly. The jaguar never would have attacked you if I had watched over you as I was supposed to.”
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
