attack, assail, assault, bombard, storm mean to make an onslaught upon. attack implies taking the initiative in a struggle. assail implies attempting to break down resistance by repeated blows or …

Define attacking. attacking synonyms, attacking pronunciation, attacking translation, English dictionary definition of attacking. v. at·tacked , at·tack·ing , at·tacks v. tr. 1. To set upon with …

If you attack a person, belief, idea, or act, you criticize them strongly. He publicly attacked the people who've been calling for secret ballot nominations. [VERB noun] A newspaper ran an …

He was attacked and seriously injured by a gang of teenagers. Army forces have been attacking the town since dawn. Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked.

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Oct 28, 2025 · /əˈtækɪŋ/ /əˈtækɪŋ/ IPA guide Definitions of attacking adjective disposed to attack synonyms: assaultive

The soldiers were on the attack. [=were attacking the enemy] The team was on the attack [=was aggressively trying to score] for most of the first half. The team went on the attack [=began to …

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attacking definition: relating to aggressive or forceful action. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.