attack · v
attack (CRITICIZE)
C1 to strongly criticize someone or something
Dictionary examples:
She attacked the government's new education policy. (39.0)
attack (DISEASE)
C2 If a disease, chemical, etc., attacks someone or something, it damages it.
Dictionary examples:
The virus attacks the central nervous system. (34.8)
attack (TRY TO HURT)
B1 to try to hurt or defeat using violence
Dictionary examples:
The angry squirrel attacked my sandwich, leaving me with just crumbs. (0.0)
My cat attacks my feet every night, thinking they're mice. (0.0)
My dog attacks the vacuum cleaner every time I clean the house. (0.0)
He was attacked and seriously injured by a gang of youths. (41.3)
Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked. (54.1)