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to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them
to begin using weapons against a place or enemy during a war
(in sports) to go forward and make an attempt to score a goal or point against an opponent
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to cause damage or negative effects
to begin dealing with a problem or task in a focused and energetic manner
an act of violence or aggression against a place or a person
an attempt to injure or destroy forces or buildings of the enemy in a war
an offensive move in a sport or game
intense adverse criticism
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
strong criticism
the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
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.
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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