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to attack
01
atacar
to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them
Example
The predators in the wild often attack weaker members of the herd.
He was attacked while walking home late at night.
02
atacar
to begin using weapons against a place or enemy during a war
Transitive: to attack an enemy or position
Example
The military decided to attack the enemy stronghold under the cover of darkness.
Right now, the special forces are actively attacking enemy positions in the mountainous region.
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atacar
(in sports) to go forward and make an attempt to score a goal or point against an opponent
Dialect
British
British
Intransitive
Example
The coach emphasized the importance of attacking with speed to catch the defense off guard.
The team attacked relentlessly, searching for the opening goal.
Example
The politician was attacked by the media for his controversial remarks.
She attacked her colleague ’s proposal during the meeting, calling it poorly thought out.
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atacar
to cause damage or negative effects
Transitive: to attack an organism or substance
Example
The flu virus attacks the respiratory system, making breathing difficult.
The bacteria can attack the body ’s immune system, weakening its defenses.
06
atacar, abordar
to begin dealing with a problem or task in a focused and energetic manner
Transitive: to attack an issue or problem
Example
The team decided to attack the issue head-on and find a solution quickly.
She attacked the math problem with confidence, solving it in just a few minutes.
Attack
01
ataque
an act of violence or aggression against a place or a person
Example
The city was devastated by a sudden terrorist attack.
La ciudad fue devastada por un repentino ataque.
The military launched an air attack on the enemy's position.
El ejército lanzó un ataque aéreo en la posición del enemigo.
02
ataque
an attempt to injure or destroy forces or buildings of the enemy in a war
Example
The military launched a surprise attack on the enemy's base under the cover of darkness.
El ejército lanzó un asalto sorpresa sobre la base del enemigo bajo la cobertura de la oscuridad.
Air raids were conducted to weaken the enemy's defenses before launching a ground attack.
Se llevaron a cabo bombardeos aéreos para debilitar las defensas del enemigo antes de lanzar un ataque.
03
ataque, incursión
an offensive move in a sport or game
04
ataque, crítica
intense adverse criticism
05
ataque, embocadura
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
06
enfoque, estrategia
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
07
ataque, crítica
strong criticism
08
ataque, agresión
the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
09
arrebato (enfermedad)
a sudden, severe, and often brief appearance of a health problem that is hard to control
What is an "attack"?
An attack refers to the sudden and severe start of a disease or a symptom. It often shows up with intense and quick symptoms that can be very serious or life-threatening. For example, a heart attack involves a sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart, resulting in chest pain and other symptoms. Similarly, an asthma attack involves sudden narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing. Treatment for attacks typically involves urgent medical attention to ease symptoms and prevent further problems.
Example
He was rushed to the hospital after experiencing a severe asthma attack.
The loud noises triggered a panic attack, leaving her feeling overwhelmed and breathless.
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ataque, agresión
a player's action of threatening to capture an opponent's piece, control key squares, or put the opponent's king in checkmate
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