Attack

/əˈtæk/

to attack

VERB

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

to criticize someone for their actions or opinions

to damage or destroy something

set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task

Attack

NOUN

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